Easy Gluhwein Recipe (Mulled Wine)

Gluhwein translated as "glowing-wine" is a traditional warm spiced wine, often called mulled wine, served in mugs as a cheery warm drink during the winter months throughout Germany and parts of France.

The non-alcoholic mocktail called, Kinderpunsch, can be made using the same spices and simmered with apple cider, cranberry, or grape juice.

My dad's side of the family is from Germany, making this is a very special family recipe! This recipe is definitely the "easy" way to make gluhwein by using the Gluhfix tea bags.

We find the Gluhfix spices on Amazon and make the recipe on the stovetop in a large pot. My dad is famous for bringing this in a large thermal to outdoor parties to keep everyone warm by a fire. I hope you enjoy!

Over the spoon for

Easy Gluhwein

Family traditions

Warm drinks for the holidays

 

What do you need for the best Gluhwein:

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup lemon juice

750 milliliter bottle of burgundy wine or red wine blend

2 bags of Gluhfix spice (a mixture of orange peel, cinnamon, and cloves)

Optional:

2 ounces of spiced rum

2 cinnamon sticks

Substitutions:

You can use granulated sugar, coconut sugar, or a sugar replacement such as monkfruit sugar

If you don’t have lemon juice you could use water instead, it just will taste slightly different

To make a mocktail version use apple cider, cranberry, or grape juice

If you don’t have the gluhfix tea bags: place several whole cloves in an orange peel and allow peel to dry overnight to use in place of teabags with the addition of 2 cinnamon sticks

How to make:

1. In a large pot bring lemon juice and sugar to a boil stirring until sugar is dissolved and the mixture has thickened.
2. Add red wine, spice bags, and cinnamon sticks to sugar mixture and heat until wine is simmering (not boiling) for 20 minutes.
3. Remove spice bags and cinnamon sticks and turn off heat.
4. Optional to add 2 ounces of spiced rum, stir thoroughly, and serve in mugs.

Serve with:

Friends! This is best on a cold night around a fire to stay warm. Be sure to balance snacks and drink responsibly. Now that you have a holiday drink, try this holiday Brownie Brittle Recipe (Paleo!)