Cook Time: 25 min.
Total Time: 25 min.

Christmas Market Style Glühwein is a festive staple also referred to as ‘glow wine’ as it’s referred to for the warmth is give you after drinking it.

With its gentle spice, delicate sweetness, and warming nature, a true Christmas Market experience is not without a steaming cup of Glühwein to keep your chilly hands warm.

Equipment

1 saucepan
1 sieve

Ingredients

1 bottle red wine dry, such as cabernet sauvignon
2 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
4 allspice berries
4 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 orange peel with as much pith removed.
1 lemon peel with as much pith removed

Instructions

Add the water, sugar, spices and the peel of the orange and lemon into a large saucepan or pot. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove the rind and spices using a sieve and add the wine. Heat through until the wine is steaming but don’t let it simmer or boil.

Either serve immediately or store the cooled Glühwein in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in a saucepan when you want to serve. It will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container.