Ahhhh, still relishing the Cologne Christmas market. Since I took home the gluhwein mug (they sell these at the market for 4.50 euros), I could whip up our own gluhwein — Yeah!

I rarely drink alcohol but I think it’s the sweetness of the gluhwein that makes it easier for me to sip and enjoy. Picked up this recipe from Recipebazaar. Big thanks to Kree!

Gluhwein at the Ccologne Christmas market -- 4.50 euros

Ingredients:
3/4 cup water (or orange juice)
3/4 cup white sugar (or less to taste)
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange
10 whole cloves
1 (750 ml) bottle red wine

What to do:

1. Combine the water (or orange juice), cinnamon stick and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer.
2. Cut the orange in half and squeeze alll the juice you can get out of it into the mixture.
3. Push the cloves onto the outside part of the orange peel and include this in the mix.
4. Let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes more or until it get syrupy. (Mmmm)
5. Now, pour in the wine and continue to heat until it’s just about ready to simmer. Turn of the heat and then remove the orange peel.
6. Serve these in pre-warmed mugs (to avoid any breaking).

Enjoy with friends and relatives!

Mmmmm... gluhwein!

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