Gluhwein - Hot Mulled Wine Recipe

Glühwein (Hot Mulled Wine) Around the Christmas season, public houses in nearly every European town offer mulled wine as a delicious antidote to the season’s chill. To warm up on a stormy evening or put yourself in a celebratory mood, you can make your own glühwein at home. Or, visit Europe on one of our late-fall Rhine or Danube cruises for an unforgettable holiday season experience. Ingredients: Four quarts dry red wine (e.g., zinfandel, pinot, burgundy) One quart dry white wine One pint brandy One cup white sugar (more to taste) Six cinnamon sticks Twelve whole cloves One-eighth teaspoon allspice One-eighth teaspoon mace Two oranges One lemon Directions: Pour red wine into a three-gallon pot (or larger) and begin gentle heating. Add sugar and spices. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add brandy and white wine, slices of one orange and the lemon. Steep for one hour over low heat. Serve hot and garnish with orange slices or a cinnamon stick. Makes 12–15 servings. From Viking River Cruises - contact us to book your Viking River Vacation