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Glühwein — German Mulled Wine
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeWarm, spiced red wine with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and orange — the essential Christmas market drink.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle dry red wine
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced
- 0.25 cup sugar
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a pot. Heat gently — do NOT boil (that burns off the alcohol).
- 2
Simmer very gently for 20 minutes to let the spices infuse.
- 3
Strain and serve in heat-proof mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
