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Glühwein / Mulled wine

Glühwein or mulled wine is a German/Austrian holiday drink that most people have during the winter season. This alcoholic beverage is a must-have during the festive season here. Interestingly, this wine is also known as glow wine as it is warm and when you drink it, it makes you glow from the inside. It's a warm & cozy wine infused with spices and citrusy flavours which is perfect for the cold and freezing winter weather.
I stumbled upon this wine during my first Christmas in the Netherlands last year (2019). They were lighting the Christmas tree at the city center and the streets were crowded and lined by food carts selling delicious Christmas treats, desserts and warm Glühwein. This year however, we are under a strict lockdown due to the ongoing pandemic and with everything shutdown we couldn't experience the beautiful Christmassy vibe outdoors. So, I decided to bring the Christmas vibe indoors and made my own batch of this cozy, warm drink. So, here you go a delicious, warm and perfect holiday drink for your soul. 
🤶🎅🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🎄🎅🤶
SERVES: 6-7
 PREP TIME: 10 mins
 COOK TIME: 30 mins
  • 2 bottles of red wine (preferably sweet wine) 
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup brandy
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 8 cloves
  • 4 star anise
  • 1 orange (cut into circles)
1. Mix: In a large pot combine wine, brandy, apple cider, brown sugar, spices and slices of orange and stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to boil then reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently until the flavours meld, about 30 minutes. Strain the mixture, discarding the solids. You can safely store this refrigerated for a week or so, don't think it will last that long anyway! 😉😉

2. Serve: Pour into cups and garnish with an orange round. Serve warm.

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