German Mulled Wine Gluhwein
German Mulled Wine Gluhwein is a warm, spiced red wine perfect for chilly evenings and festive gatherings, infused with aromatic spices and citrus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
- 1 orange, sliced
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Fresh lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and orange slices to the syrup; simmer for 5 minutes to infuse spices.
- Pour in the red wine and heat gently until warm but do not boil, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Strain to remove spices and orange slices.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh lemon zest.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the spices steep in the wine overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.