Homemade Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
Christmas market warmth in a mug
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeWarm red wine simmered with cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and orange peel. The Christmas market classic.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine (dry)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients. Heat gently — do NOT boil.
- 2
Simmer on lowest heat 20 minutes.
- 3
Strain and serve in mugs.
