Gluehwein (or Mulled Wine) is a German/Austrian winter-holiday drink that most tourists know as an after-ski drink. It is generally drunk warm after a long day on the slopes, and the idea is to make you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside..
Gluehwein Recipe
Not that I ever went skiing, in South Africa we hardly have snow, and in Spain, where we live, it does but not much here where we live. But I do know about my gluehwein 🙂
Good news for my friends who don´t like alcohol.. this recipe can be adapted to a non acolholic version too! Whoohoo!
So what is Gluehwein made of?
In a nutshell it´s made of red wine (or cranberry juice for the non alcoholic version), orange juice (I squeezed my own), cloves, cinnamon and brown sugar to sweeten it up a bit.. That´s all I use, and trust me it tastes delicious!
You could totally use boxed orange juice if you feel lazy…. I won´t judge 😉
Now for the recipe…. be warned this warm drink can go to your head faster than you can say MISTLETOE, so be sure to drink it slowly! A good idea is to eat something before!!
By the way, what do you guys think of my cute glass mugs I bought in Ikea? Perfect for Christmas don´t you think..?
Ingredients
- 2 cups red wine (the quality really doesn´t matter) / cranberry juice (non-alcoholic version)
- 1 freshly squeezed orange juice (boxed if you feel like taking the lazy approach - hey I´m all for it!)
- zest of 1 orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- whole cloves (aprox. 1 tsp)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a heavy bottom sauce pan and bring to the boil.
- Once it has reached boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Strain and serve warm.
Notes
Video Recipe below!
So are you guys, like me, getting super excited for Christmas?? The Malls here in Gran Canaria already have their Christmas decorations up! Every year they put it up earlier. I find myself wondering if it is because they want to make more sales, or if like me, they just can´t get enough of this magical time of the year…
Now if you are the grinch type, you probably have closed this post by now.. BUT WAIT.. STOP.. IN THE NAME OF LOVE (I just couldn´t help myself…)! Even the grinch in you, would want this recipe.. Trust Me!!
Happy weekend guys!
Johlene
xoxo
Also, check out my ginger and chocolate macaron recipe!
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Johlene, this drink sounds lovely. I’m assuming it’s safe to double the recipe ingredients if I need a larger batch for guests, right?
Yes you could easily do that, this recipe doubles-up very nicely 🙂
This reminds me of the mulled wine they’d serve at a winery near where we used to live. So so good and perfect for chilly evenings!
Thanks Mary! Yes this gluehwine is perfect for chilly evenings! 🙂
Ugh, I just LOVE the smell of gluehwein. Almost better than drinking it. 😉
How true is that! The smell is awesome!! 🙂
I love these spiced wines… but sadly here in Australia its hot at Christmas time, and it doesn’t seem right drinking these festive wines in June! Love this recipe though.
I can totally relate Amanda! I spent most of my life, celebrating Christmas during summer in South Africa. Save the recipe for next winter 🙂 🙂
I love spiced wine, especially after long winter walks… It warms you up in a second. I have to try the non alcoholic version some day… Or not I always prefer it with wine 🙂
Thanks Teresa! Yeah I prefer the option that includes wine too 🙂
I love this recipe! When I think of winter warming drinks, I always tend to think of mulled cider…this year, this is on my holiday to-make list. It looks delicious!
Thanks Page! This year I want to make my own apple cider too! 🙂
Wow!! This is perfect for this cold weather! I will be trying the non alcoholic version of it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
You’re most welcome Michelle! 🙂
Wow! What a delicious spiced drink! I don’t have snow or skiing here unfortunately but I can still enjoy a taste of this gorgeous drink! 🙂
For sure Jess! You don´t need snow for this 🙂
I have never heard of this drink before, but I would definitely be welcome as part of my holiday drinks! Love that it can be made non alcoholic too!
Thanks Cathleen! I hope you try it it’s really so easy to make 🙂
I’ve never heard of Gluehwein before, but I must say I love a recipe that can be versatile and this is certainly one. I always love your recipes Johlene, thanks for posting this one.
Thanks Kia! You have to try this, especially on a cold winter’s night 🙂
This drink must be so flavorful, love the cloves and cinnamon addition!
Thanks Katalina! When the mixture starts to boil, your kitchen smells amazing 🙂
I’ll take the alcoholic version please!!!! 🙂 I’ll take two 🙂 This is an awesome idea.
Thanks Ashley! This tastes so good on those cold winter days 🙂
Wow this looks good and your little glasses are so cute. I could quite go for the warm and fuzzy feeling now. Pinned and on my to try list!
I bought the glass mugs in Ikea 🙂 Thanks for pinning Mel!!
Nice recipe. I love gluehwein and I like that you give an alcoholic and non-alcoholic version. Nice job.
Thanks Mark!! 🙂
I have never heard of Gluehwein. It sounds delicious drink. I will try non alcohol version of it. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome Shiho! 🙂
Yes, even the Grinch would love this recipe! We actually had an Autumn candle burning the other day, and it reminded me of mulled wine. I totally need to whip up a batch of this Gluehwein now!! 🙂
This drink sounds so comforting!