Glühwein

This Glühwein recipe makes a hot spiced red wine with cinnamon, orange, and clove; it's an easy, warming drink that feels cozy from the very first sip.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 10 whole cloves
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine
• 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
• 2 medium oranges, divided
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.75 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.

Step 2

Cut one orange in half; squeeze juice into sugar mixture. Push 5 cloves into each orange peel; add to the saucepan. Simmer over low heat until thick and syrupy, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Slice remaining orange; set aside for serving.

Step 4

Remove mixture from heat; stir in wine. Discard orange peels and cinnamon stick.

Step 5

Ladle into mugs and garnish with reserved orange slices.