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Mulled Wine (Glühwein)

Name: Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 1 bottle red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon); ¼ cup brandy (optional); ¼ cup honey or sugar; 1 orange, sliced; 2 cinnamon sticks; 5 whole cloves; 3 star anise pods; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Red wine warmed with spices and citrus. A staple of holiday markets and the easiest way to warm up a gathering.

prep: 5 min
cook: 20 min
total: 25 min
serves: 8
level: easy

Red wine warmed with spices and citrus. A staple of holiday markets and the easiest way to warm up a gathering.

method

In a large pot, combine the wine, brandy, honey or sugar, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and vanilla.
Heat over medium-low until warm but not boiling, then simmer gently for 15-20 minutes so the flavors meld.
Remove the spices if you like, ladle into mugs, and garnish with orange slices or cinnamon sticks.