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German Mulled WIne (Gluehwein)

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 5 cardamom pods
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 3-inch cinnamon sticks
  • 1 750-milliliter bottles dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Beaujolais Nouveau
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1 tea filter bag and butchers twine

Instructions

  • Put the cloves and cardamon pods in the tea filter bag and tie shut with twine. You can use a small sack made of cheesecloth if needed.
  • Add the sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks, place the pan over high heat, and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by about one-third, about 20 minutes.**
  • Add the red wine and brandy, stir to combine, and bring just to a simmer (don’t let it boil). Remove from the heat and remove and discard the spice bundle before serving.

Notes

** I actually skipped this step and combined all ingredients together, brought to a simmer and it came out fine. I'm putting this step in and will try it next time I make it.