Glühwein (Mulled Wine)

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
  • 1 bottle Red wine (like Chianti or Cabernet Sauvignon) 1 bottle Red wine (like Chianti or Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 2 cups Apple cider 2 cups Apple cider
  • C&H® Granulated Sugar ½ cup ½ cup C&H® Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Water ½ cup Water
  • 1 medium Orange, zested and juiced 1 medium Orange, zested and juiced
  • 8 Whole cloves 8 Whole cloves
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 2 Star Anise 2 Star Anise
  • ¼ cup Rum or orange liquor (optional) ¼ cup Rum or orange liquor (optional)
  • 1 medium Orange, sliced (for garnish) 1 medium Orange, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 medium Apple, sliced (for garnish) 1 medium Apple, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients, except the rum or orange liquor if using, in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. 

Step 2

Pour into mugs and decorate with orange slices, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks and serve.