Glühwein (Mulled Spiced Red Wine)

Name: Glühwein (Mulled Spiced Red Wine)
Cuisine: Bavarian
Ingredients: 2 bottles red wine (older bottles, the one you got and didn't want, "the cheap stuff"); 1 cup of sugar; 1 stick of cinnamon (1/8 cup of ground cinnamon); 3–4 slices of lemon; 10 whole cloves

Pronounced "glue-vine", this is a staple throughout the German-speaking countries. At the famous Christmas markets, you will find tons of Glühwein stalls serving this up by the glass full. While you can buy it already made, it is super easy to make your own, or to "personalize" the store-bought bottle.

Directions

Stud the lemon slices with the cloves (push them in enough so they won't float away).
Pour the wine into a pot and start to heat on a medium heat. If you are using a store-bought bottle, do a 1:1 split between red wine and the store-bought one.
Add the spices and bring to barely a boil. Do not let it boil.
Steep for about 30 minutes.
Serve warm.

Planning ahead: Create the Glühwein a few days ahead. Once steeped, let it chill, then bottle and let it set for a few days for things to "spice" further. When ready to serve, slowly reheat to serving temperature.

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From the Dahoam1516 recipe collection · Hans Diehl

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