DerDieDas Winterfest Glühwein - German mulled wine
- Martina Todd
- Jul 20
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 11
At DerDieDas, we recently hosted our Winterfest, bringing together our German language learners, friends, and community members for an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and the warm aromas of spiced wine.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was our popular Glühwein, a traditional German mulled wine that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for sipping while catching up with friends, sharing stories, or just enjoying the festive atmosphere!
Why Glühwein is a Winter Favourite
Glühwein is a staple at German Christmas markets and winter celebrations. Its combination of red wine, spices, and citrus makes it comforting, aromatic, and slightly sweet, perfect for chilly winter nights.
You don’t need to be a professional chef to enjoy this classic drink at home! Here’s how we make it:
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Tip #1 - mehr Alkohol (stronger)
Für einen etwas stärkeren Glühwein können Sie nach Belieben einen Schuss Rum oder Schnaps hinzufügen. ;)
For a slightly stronger Glühwein, you can add a splash of rum or schnapps to taste. ;)
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Tip #2 - weniger Alkohol (weaker)
Für einen etwas milderen Glühwein können sie nach Belieben Wasser oder Organgensaft hinzufügen.
For a slightly milder Glühwein, you can add water or orange juice to taste.
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Tip #3 - familienfreundlich (family friendly)
Für einen familienfreundlichen, alkoholfreien Glühwein können Sie den Rotwein durch roten Traubensaft oder alkoholfreien Rotwein ersetzen.
For a family-friendly, non-alcoholic Glühwein, you can replace the red wine with red grape juice or alcohol-free red wine.
Notes
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Beginnen Sie damit, den Rotwein in einem großen Topf bei niedriger Hitze zu erwärmen. Vermeiden Sie es, ihn zum Kochen zu bringen, da sonst der Alkohol verdampft.
Begin by warming the red wine in a large pot over low heat. Avoid bringing it to a boil as that will cause the alcohol to evaporate.
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Geben Sie die in Scheiben geschnittenen Orangen, die Gewürze und den Zucker in den Topf.
Add the sliced oranges, spices and sugar to the pot.
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Rühren Sie, bis sich der Zucker vollständig aufgelöst hat.
Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Lassen Sie den Glühwein bei niedriger Hitze etwa 30–45 Minuten köcheln und rühren Sie gelegentlich um.
Allow the Glühwein to simmer on low heat for about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Probieren Sie den Glühwein und passen Sie bei Bedarf die Süße an, indem Sie nach Belieben mehr Zucker hinzufügen. Lassen Sie ihn vollständig auflösen.
Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar to your liking. Let it dissolve completely.
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Seihen Sie den Glühwein ab, um die Gewürze und Orangenscheiben vor dem Servieren zu entfernen.
Strain the Glühwein to remove the spices and orange slices before serving.
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Servieren Sie den Glühwein heiß in Tassen oder hitzebeständigen Gläsern und garnieren Sie ihn nach Wunsch mit einer Orangenscheibe oder einer Zimtstange.
Serve hot in mugs or heatproof glasses with a slice of orange or cinnamon stick for garnish if desired.
Instructions
1 Liter Rotwein - 1 Liter red wine
1 Orange (geschnitten) - 1 Orange (sliced)
50 g Zucker - 50 g sugar
2 Zimstangen - 2 cinnamon sicks
3-4 Nelken - 3-4 cloves
2 Sternanis - 2 star anise
Zutaten - ingredients:
DerDieDas Winterfest Glühwein
Founder and German Teacher at DerDieDas German Classes Brisbane
Martina
Enjoy the warmth of tradition with this classic Glühwein recipe, perfect for cozy gatherings during the festive season.
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Prep
5 minutes
Kochdauer - Cook Time
45 mins
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