Glühwein
Mulled wine from German Christmas markets.
LevelEasy
MethodHeat
GlassMug
Serves6
Ingredients
- 750 mlRed wine
- 60 mlBrandy (optional)
- 1Orange
- 3Cinnamon stick
- 6Cloves
- 2Star anise
- 4 tbspSugar
Plus ice (not for hot drinks).
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Saucepan
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Glühwein
- Slice the orange. Push the cloves into a couple of slices.
- Put everything except the brandy in a pot on low heat.
- Warm for 15 minutes. Do not let it boil, or the alcohol burns off.
- Add the brandy, stir, and pour into mugs.
Garnish: Orange slice and a cinnamon stick