Traditional Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)
This authentic German Glühwein recipe takes just 5 minutes to prep and fills your home with the most incredible Christmas aroma. Serve it hot at your next holiday gathering and watch it disappear!
Servings 4 people
Calories 529kcal
Ingredients
- 2 bottles of red wine 75 cl/ 750 ml each
- 4 oranges untreated
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 3 star anise
- 75 ml rum (optional)
- 100 gr brown sugar if you can get Belgium Rock Sugar
Instructions
- Slice 2 oranges into rounds and juice the remaining 2 oranges.
- Add the red wine, orange slices, fresh orange juice, and all spices to a large pot. Heat gently over low-medium heat. Do not let it boil! The ideal temperature is 72°C/161°F. Anything over 78°C/172°F will evaporate the alcohol. Use a cooking thermometer to monitor.
- Let the wine simmer gently for at least 20-30 minutes. For even better flavor, turn off the heat and let it steep for 1-2 hours, then reheat before serving.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Start with half, taste, and add more as needed. Better quality wine needs less sugar!
- Stir in the rum, brandy, or amaretto if using.
- Remove the orange slices and spices using a fine-mesh strainer. Serve hot in mugs.
To make in a slow cooker / crock pot
- Add the red wine, orange slices, fresh orange juice, and spices to your slow cooker.
- Once the wine is fully warmed up, switch the crock pot setting to "warm" - and enjoy this drink with your guests.
Nutrition
Serving: 250ml | Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 3mg
