Gluhwein and Christmas Markets and Almost Gluhwein.Net

Posted by Chris on December 18, 2007

Courtney of Buffalo Rising describes Christmas markets and gluhwein and mentions Jodlers Gluhwein Mix’s but not where you can actually buy gluhwein mix in the United States, which is exclusively from Gluhwein.Net. She was almost there but not quite.

Here’s a basic glühwein recipe. Feel free to improvise and adapt it to suit your preference. Or take the easy route and purchase a prepared glühwein mix which requires you simply heat the wine, add the seasoning, and serve.

German Glühwein
1 bottle dry red wine · 1/2 cup sugar · 1 lemon, quartered · 2/3 cup water · 1 cinnamon stick, halved · 4 whole cloves

Stick cloves into lemon quarters. Combine water, sugar, cinnamon, and cloved lemon quarters in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add wine and heat. Do not boil; the alcohol will evaporate out. Strain spices and lemon out. Serve hot in mugs. Be warm and jolly.