German Hot Red Mulled Wine (Glühwein)

Method4 steps

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   Step 1: Heat the red wine (5 cups) adding cloves (3 pieces), star anise (2 pieces), sugar (⅓ cups), cinnamon sticks (2 pieces) and the pinch of nutmeg in a large pot. Make sure it does not boil. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

   Uses 5 cups Red wine · 2 pieces Star anise (whole) · 3 pieces Cloves (whole) · ⅓ cups Sugar · 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks (whole) · 1 pinch Nutmeg (grated)

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   Step 2: Now add the orange (4 slices) slices.

   Uses 4 slices Orange · red wine gently warmed with spices and dissolved sugar

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   Step 3: Let it steep for about 10 minutes on very low heat to allow the holiday flavors to develop beautifully.

   Steep wine · 10 minUses warmed spiced wine with orange slices

   
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   Step 4: Rinse the glasses with hot water before serving. Strain the finished mulled wine into the glasses. If desired, add a splash of rum afterward.

   Uses optional ⅓ cup rum total, divided among servings · mulled wine steeped 10 minutes without boiling