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Glass mugs of red liquid with cinnamon stick, star anise, and orange slice, with more spices on the counter along with Christmas greens.
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Red Glühwein Recipe

Glühwein is a mulled wine from Germany that's perfect for a chilly night or to serve over the holidays.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: cocktails
Cuisine: German'
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

  • 750 ml red wine we used Pinot Noir
  • 1/2 cup apple juice plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 cup orange juice plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp orange zest about 1/2 orange
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon zest about 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/2 vanilla pod split open
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Heat all ingredients with one quarter of the wine for 30 minutes. Do not boil.
  • Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the rest of the wine. Heat to 60-70º. Do not let it get hot enough to boil.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness or spices to your liking if needed.
  • Strain before serving and keep warm.

Notes

Only use whole spices, not ground. You don't want the spices to make the wine cloudy or murky. 
Making this red glüwein recipe in a slow cooker is a great way to have it available for guests at a party.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg