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Two glass mugs filled with mulled red wine and garnished with cinnamon sticks and orange.

German Glühwein - German Mulled Wine (Red)

Chef Markus
This German mulled wine is a classic Christmas beverage. Perfect for serving at dinner parties during the holiday season, enjoyed while wrapping presents, or simply on a cold day
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine German
Servings 6 servings
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 bottles dry red wine we used the Solaz Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup freshly brewed black tea
  • 5-6 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 1 whole orange sliced - as garnish
  • 1 cup white sugar - to taste

Instructions
 

  • Gather all your ingredients and steep the black tea.
    orange slices, a measuring cup of black tea, cinnamon sticks, and a dish of sugar displayed on a wooden cutting board
  • Add the black tea, orange juice, and spices to the wine. Gently bring the wine to a low simmer, keeping the heat on low the entire time.
    gluhwein mulling in an enameled pot with orange slices, cinnamon and cloves.
  • Stir the mulled wine occasionally and mull the wine for 20 to 30 minutes. Taste the glühwein to check for sweetness. Add some of the sugar to the wine to suit your personal tastes. Serve while warm!
    Two glass mugs filled with mulled red wine and garnished with cinnamon sticks and orange.

Notes

  • It's best to use freshly squeezed orange juice when possible. You can also add a few orange slices to increase the orange flavor as the wine mulls.
  • It is best not to boil the wine as it heats and is infused with the spice flavors to prevent cooking out the alcohol.
  • Using a slow cooker works quite well, and is an easy way to "set and forget" this mulled wine recipe without worrying about over heating it.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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