Glühwein : Christmas Special
Gluwein also known as mulled wine or spiced wine is served in many western and northern European countries as a part of winter festive celebration.
Ingredients:
- A 750ml bottle of dry red wine
- 2/3 cup of raw cane sugar or white sugar, or non-artificial sweetener of your choice
- Juice and peel of one small lemon
- 2 cardamon pods
- 4 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- optional shot of brandy, kirsch or other liqueur
Put everything in a heavy bottomed pan.
Stir to melt the sugar.
Heat the mixture over low heat, and leave for about an hour - it should never boil, just sort of seethe.
Strain out the peel and spices.
Serve in small mugs, with optional shot of brandy, kirsch or other liqueur.
