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Mulled wine spices (Gluhwein)

Cinnamon, clove, star anise, orange and sugar warmed into red wine at winter markets.

Mulled wine is red wine warmed with sugar, citrus peel and spices. It is known as Gluhwein in German-speaking lands, glogg in Sweden, and is sold at Christmas markets across Europe. Mulling spices are also packed in teabag-like sachets.

What goes in

Cinnamon stick: 31%31%Clove: 15%15%Star anise: 15%15%Orange peel: 23%23%Allspice: 8%Cardamom: 8%13parts

Parts by volume of the whole spice. The ring shows each part's share.

Made step by step

Each drawing shows the operation for that step. Ratios and timings differ from house to house; this is one traditional-style way.

  1. Step 1: Dry Dry strips of orange peel on a rack until firm.
  2. Step 2: Pound Break the cinnamon sticks and lightly crack the cardamom.
  3. Step 3: Infuse Simmer the spices with sugar and a little water into a syrup.
  4. Step 4: Infuse Add the wine and warm gently, without boiling.
  5. Step 5: Rest Leave to stand for ten minutes off the heat.
  6. Step 6: Store Strain into mugs and serve hot. Store dry spices in a jar.
  7. Cinnamon stick: 31%31%Clove: 15%15%Star anise: 15%15%Orange peel: 23%23%Allspice: 8%Cardamom: 8%
    Finished Mulled wine spices (Gluhwein), by share.

Method

Whole spices are gently simmered in a little water and sugar to make a syrup, then wine is added and warmed but not boiled, which would burn off the alcohol and make it bitter. Ground spices make it cloudy.

Variation

Cardamom, ginger, bay and nutmeg are included in some. In Scandinavia, raisins and almonds are added to glogg. Non-alcoholic versions use apple juice or grape juice.

Where it is used

GluhweinGloggSpiced ciderPoached pears

The spices in it

CinnamonSticks.ClovePungent.AllspiceThe dried green berry of a tropical tree, named for its blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove notes.CardamomAromatic seeds from spindle-shaped pods used in sweet and savory dishes across Asia and the Middle East.

Also part of it, and being written: Star anise (Anise.).

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About this page

Original text and drawings by the EveryMasala desk, written with AI assistance and checked against the sources above. The shares are an illustrative, traditional-style ratio, not a standard: every family and maker blends differently. If we have something wrong, tell us.

Photo credits on this page

The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

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