Glühwein
Glühwein is a type of mulled wine enjoyed in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It is a staple at Christmas markets and is often enjoyed as an après-ski drink. This German version is a classic, combining red wine, citrus zest, and spices such as anise, cinnamon, and cloves.
It is usually sweetened to taste. The ingredients are mixed and heated and should never be boiled. Variations sometimes use white instead of red wine, and some versions come with a liquor shot (mit Schuss). First bottled versions of German mulled wine appeared in Augsburg in the 1950s, and often these pre-sweetened and pre-spiced versions are reheated and served at Glühwein stands.
One of the most interesting variations of the drink is called Feuerzangenbowle. It is made with a rum-soaked sugarloaf that is suspended over mulled wine and set on fire. The sugar then melts and slowly drips into the wine.
Serve with
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Recipe variations
White Wine Glühwein
READY IN 1h 35minThis recipe is the ideal choice if you're looking for something lighter. The procedure is the same as with red wine, though.
Alcohol-Free Glühwein
READY IN 1h 30minThis recipe teaches you how to make an alcohol-free glühwein.
The 1834 Glühwein
READY IN 25minFound in the notes of August Josef Ludwig von Wackerbarth, this is considered the oldest glühwein recipe. The glühwein made according to this recipe may not suit the tastes of today, but it is an invaluable piece of food history.
Glühwein Authentic recipe
This recipe gives instructions on how to prepare an authentic glühwein.
Other Mulled wine varieties
