Mulled German-style Wine Awakens Memories By Therese Iknoian
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simply can’t smell hot mulled wine without harkening back to my student exchange year in Germany. Nothing says holidays to me more than a mug of Glühwein clutched in both hands with steam wafting into my face as I breathe in the sweet smell of spices and red wine.
Recipe Mulled wine German-style isn’t hard to make. In short, you use a decent quality fruity red wine and mix in a little port wine. Slice up a medium orange, add fresh lemon peel, some lemon juice, a few dashes of vanilla, and a dollop of sugar to taste. Float in some cinnamon sticks (I like to put one stick in each mug). Put some whole cloves and allspice in a tea ball and hang it in the liquid. Let that spiced, fruity mix simmer slowly. Serve in mugs and take a deep breath of the sweet steam. Get a detailed recipe with photos of each step at HITravelTales.com. Planning a winter trip to Germany? These days, the Christmas markets o er a wide array of drinks. To understand what they all are and how to order, our guide to Christmas market drinks will help you out.
Photo above: Mulled wine at Christmas Market ©Therese Iknoian; Frankfurt Oder Church Market ©Therese Iknoian
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