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Food/Recipe
Glühwein
Prep5 mins
Cook15 mins
Total20 mins
🌍 German🍽️ Beverage👥 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750ml) red wine 🍷
- 1 orange 🍊, sliced
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
- 1/4 cup sugar 🍬 (or to taste)
- 5-6 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise ✨
- Optional: Lemon peel 🍋
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan 🍲.
- Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
- Do not boil! 🔥 Reduce heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or up to a few hours for a richer flavor.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove spices and orange slices.
- Serve hot in mugs or heat-resistant glasses. ☕ Garnish with an orange slice or cinnamon stick.