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Glühwein

Glühwein

This Glühwein recipe makes a hot spiced 'glow wine' found in winter markets in Germany and Austria, perfect for warming up after skiing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Austrian, German
Servings 6 cups
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 2 medium oranges divided
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
  • Cut one orange in half; squeeze juice into sugar mixture. Push 5 cloves into each orange peel; add to the saucepan. Simmer over low heat until thick and syrupy, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Slice remaining orange; set aside for serving.
  • Remove mixture from heat; stir in wine. Discard orange peels and cinnamon stick.
  • Ladle into mugs and garnish with reserved orange slices.

Notes

Best served warm at winter gatherings or after skiing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Glühwein, holiday drink, hot drink, mulled wine, spiced wine, winter beverage
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