Glühwein

This glühwein recipe for hot spiced red wine is made with cinnamon, orange, and cloves for an easy, warming beverage that makes you feel cozy all over.

• 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 stick in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.

Step 2

Cut one orange in half; squeeze orange halves over the sugar mixture to release their juice. Push 5 cloves into the outside of each orange peel; place peels into the simmering mixture. Continue to simmer over the lowest heat until thick and syrupy, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Ladle into mugs and garnish with orange slices.

Step 5

While mixture is simmering, slice remaining orange and set aside for serving.

Step 6

When mixture is finished simmering, stir in wine and heat until steaming but not simmering, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard orange peels and cinnamon stick.