Making a Glühwein

[TxBrew]

Has anyone done an in bottle Glühwein? Something like Christkindl?

http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=1854

I would like to make one for next year. I love mulled wine when it's cold, but I'm thinking I would like this even better.

Thoughts?

 

[Boatboy24]

I've been a fan of Gluhwein for many years and have used that one. But the best I ever had is made by my German neighbor. What does she use? Merlot.

I guess you could just whip up a batch and let it simmer for a bit to extract the flavors. Let it cool, give it some sorbate and sulfite, then bottle.

 

[Fog]

Gluhwein Recipe

We have been drinking Gluhwein for years, and learned how to make it in Germany when we lived there. This recipe is from a traditional Schwabische family:

1 bottle of wine (red or white, although red is traditional)
an equal amount of apple juice or cider
1/2 c honey
couple of cinnamon sticks
1 star anise
3-4 cloves

Heat just until hot, and honey is completely incorporated. For an added touch, float a couple of slices each of lemon and orage.
*This is actually a good way to use a less favorite wine, as you are infusing it with so many other flavors.

 

[comeauch]

Personally, I crush nutmegs, cloves, orange zest and cinnamon together, then put this in a jar. It keeps forever!

Whenever I feel like drinking Glühwein, I pour wine in a large cup, and microwave it. Then, put some of that mixture in one of those metal balls meant for tea and let it soak for a few minutes. Tastes really good