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Gluhwein - Hot Spiced Wine

Gluhwein (hot spiced wine) is a traditional winter drink in Germany.

Beginning in Fall, German open air markets serve Gluhwein.

Gluhwein is a type of mulled wine. Mulled wines are usually red, combined with spices and served warm.

Gluhwein is a traditional drink during winter, especially around Christmas.

When to Serve Gluhwein
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When to Serve Gluhwein

Gluhwein is a great warm drink on a cold Fall or Winter evening. This warm spicy wine makes an excellent choice for holiday dinner parties. Entertainers make Gluhwein using traditional recipes or simply add pre-mixed spice bags. German specialty stores offer "tea bags" of spices, called Glühfix to simplify making the drink.

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Simple Gluhwein Recipe

Serves: 3-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30-45 minutes

This is a basic recipe for Gluhwein. Most recipes specify any inexpensive red wine. Cheaper wines have a higher sugar content, which makes them more suitable for making Gluhwein.

Ingredients

750 ml red wine
1 stick cinnamon
6 whole cloves
Rind of half a lemon
2 tablespoons sugar
rum
brandy
vodka
or schnapps (optional)

Instructions

Break cinnamon stick into pieces. Remove rind from lemon in one long piece.

In a sauce pan, combine wine, lemon rind, spices, and sugar.

Simmer covered over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes; do not allow to boil.

Longer heating times will result in a more cinnamon flavor.

Taste, adding sugar as needed.

Serve hot!

Add a shot of rum, brandy, vodka or schnapps if desired.

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European Hot Spiced Wines

Several European traditions include mulled wine (hot spiced wine). English mulled claret is a similar drink made with wine and orange rind. Swedish glogg is a complex mulled wine drink made with red wine and spices.