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Glühwein - Vin Brulé
Classic glühwein & vin brulé is an easy way to embrace Christmas markets at home!
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
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Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
European, German, Italian
Keyword:
Christmas, cocktail, holiday meal, hot drink, punch, wine cocktail
Servings:
4
drinks
Ingredients
¾
cup
water
¼
cup
turbinado or granulated sugar
2
cinnamon sticks
20
whole cloves
2
star anise
½
orange
750
ml
red wine
(1 bottle)
3-4
shots
brandy
for serving
Optional add-ins
1
cup
apple cider
or unsweetened apple juice
2
tbsp
honey
½
lemon
1
tsp
vanilla
3
seeds
cardamom
Instructions
Combine water and sugar in a medium pot over medium heat. Stir occasionally until sugar has dissolved. Use a peeler to make strips of orange peel.
Lower heat and add the orange peels, spices, and any optional ingredients to the pan. Squeeze in the orange juice and simmer for a minute or two.
Add the wine and stir. Heat on very low heat for at least 15 minutes, making sure to not boil.
When serving, add 1-2 Tbsp (up to a shot) of brandy to each cup of glühwein.
Glühwein can sit over heat for a few hours, but it should never bubble.