Christkindl Gluhwein Recipes

GLüHWEIN - GERMAN MULLED WINE

Steps:

• Pour the sugar into a large pot and heat it until the sugar melts.
• Let the sugar caramelize until it is medium brown.
• Add the grape juice - careful it will steam and be loud for a moment.
• Stir for a minute to make sure the caramelized sugar dissolves in the juice.
• Cut the orange and lemon into ⅛ and add all into the pot.
• Also, add the spices.
• Let this boil slightly for about 15 minutes, then reduce the heat.
• Add the wine, make sure the temperature of the Glühwein doesn't exceed 70°C / 158°F.
• Remove the fruits and spices.
• Serve hot in a mug, maybe add some honey and stir with a stick of cinnamon.
• Prost!

GLUEHWEIN (GERMAN MULLED WINE)

Steps:

• Pour the wine into a large pot and set over medium heat. Let it warm up until steam rises from the surface, but do not allow it to boil. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon juice and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Float the orange slices on the surface. Warm over medium heat for another 5 minutes, being careful not to let it come to a boil. Remove from the heat and let stand for 1 hour.
• Pour through a colander to remove to oranges and spices. Serve hot, or refrigerate and reheat gently just before serving in mugs.

GLUHWEIN

Steps:

• Put the orange slices, wine, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, star anise and ginger in a large pan. Warm gently for 10-15 mins, being careful not to let the mixture boil. Add the alcohol, pour into glasses and serve warm.