Glühwein Spiced Mulled Wine
This traditional German glühwein recipe for spiced mulled wine combines red wine with citrus, spice, and everything nice. A festive, seasonal grog that is easy to make. Double this warming recipe for a crowd. And if you don't have one of the spices available, don't worry about it.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) medium- to full-bodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot, or zinfandel
- 1 pint apple cider
- 2 cloves
- 1 star anise, plus more to garnish (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- peel from one orange
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 glug liquor, such as brandy or Grand Marnier (optional)
- orange slices, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, gently boil the apple cider with the cloves, anise, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel until the apple cider is reduced by half, about 7 minutes, give or take. PRO TIP: Simmering the spices and citrus with the cider concentrates the apple's sweetness and lets the spices steep and infuse in the liquid without reducing the alcohol content of the wine.
- Add the wine and sugar. Bring to a low simmer and let steep at a low simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice along the way.
- Add the additional liquor, if using. Taste for sweetness. Serve in mugs, garnished with some orange slices, star anise, or a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
