Homemade Glühwein Recipe

By Chloe, of How We Flourish

Christmas here in Germany means two things: Christmas markets and Glühwein.

On a cold winter’s night, a warm mug of Glühwein (also called mulled wine) is the perfect companion. It conjures up cozy holiday feelings and will certainly instill the Christmas spirit in you!

In Germany, Glühwein is found everywhere you turn. But outside of a German restaurant, I have never actually seen Glühwein in America. When you want your own cup of this comforting winter drink (or don’t want to pay more than $2 for a mug), homemade Glühwein is actually very easy to make!

This simple Glühwein recipe is naturally sweetened and will make your kitchen smell lovely as it cooks. By using whole spices instead of seasoning packets, you know exactly what is going into your delicious homemade Glühwein. Enjoy! It goes particularly well with gingerbread cookies.

Note: I highly recommend using an organic lemon, since the whole peel will be cooked in the wine.

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Homemade Glühwein Recipe (German Mulled Wine)

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle dry red wine
• 1 organic lemon
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• 1/4 cup honey
• ground cardamom

Instructions:

1. Ground cardamom
2. Combine all ingredients except for the cardamom in a clean pot.
3. Heat gently to near boiling (around 170°F), but do not allow to boil.
4. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 1 hour.
5. Add a small amount of cardamom to taste (this adds depth to the flavor).
6. Enjoy warm!

Homemade Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

 

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Chloe

Recipe type: Beverage

Serves: 1 bottle

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This cozy drink will warm you up and get you into the holiday spirit.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle dry red wine
• 1 organic lemon
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• ¼ cup honey
• ground cardamom

Instructions

1. Ground cardamom
2. Combine all ingredients except for the cardamom into a clean pot.
3. Heat gently to near boiling (around 170°F), but do not allow to boil.
4. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 1 hour.
5. Add a small amount of cardamom to taste (this adds depth to the flavor).
6. Enjoy warm!

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Chloe Breczinski

Chloe is a wife and expat living in Germany. She is always searching for ways to create healthier people and a healthier planet without breaking the bank. She enjoys writing about green living and homemade products, and her own health crisis has made her passionate about real food and natural health while on a tight budget. Chloe blogs at How We Flourish.

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