Mulled Wine: Another oldie with numerous interpretations, mulled wine is simply hot, spiced wine. In Germany, it's called Glüewhein. The Nordic countries call it Glogg. I like to prepare this at Thanksgiving, as there is nothing better than having the aroma of warm, spice-infused wine filling the house while waiting for the turkey to finish. I keep this pretty simple, but in addition to the ingredients listed below, you can, as others do, add brandy, madeira, sugar, ginger, almonds or even raisins.
- 2 bottles Cabernet or similar big-bodied red wine
- 2 packs of pre-packaged mulling spices, found at places like Whole Foods
- Heat lightly in a non-aluminum pot until steaming, ladle into heat-resistant mugs. Garnish with an orange zest or wedge.
2-23-2008 @12:38AM susanj1969 said... Hot Buttered Rum; Heat 1 gallon apple cider, add 1 sliced orange, 1 sliced lemon, 1/2 t of cinnamon sugar, 1/4 lb. of unsalted butter continue heating in a crock pot. Fill each coffee mug with 1 shot Capt. Morgan's Rum, 1 shot hot Dam or Buttershots, 1 stick cinnamon, 1t. unsalted butter floats on top, ADD apple cider mix. Relax by the fire & enjoy!!! our favorite winter recipe S.
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11-15-2007 @10:47PM andrea said... A definite MUST for "glugg" which is what we call it are a few BLANCHED
ALMONDS in each individual serving.
I'm surprised that key ingredient was left out...
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11-15-2007 @11:12PM Franziska Edwards said... It's not called Glüewhein. It's either Glühwein (literally translated, "burn-wine")or, lacking the German keyboard, Gluehwein.
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11-16-2007 @3:58PM laura said... Brotherhood Holiday Spiced Wine.....it's awesome! Tastes like you mulled it yourself. You can drink it hot or cold...or use it as a ham glaze. And it's only $7 a bottle. ENJOY!
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11-27-2007 @1:37PM Dina said... Actually, the Glüh in Glühwein means glow, not burn. Anyway, I'm enjoying lots of it at a Euro a litre here in Berlin ;)
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11-30-2007 @8:34PM mallory said... if you are lazy and near an ikea, they sell premade glogg-just add red wine, almonds and raisins!
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11-30-2007 @9:27PM Eric said... A Swedish exchange student in college gave out this recipe for glug (with the two dots over the "u"). He said that skiers carried this in flasked but I'm not sure you're coming home if the flask is a big one. It's got a kick, an incredible aroma, a unique great taste and is served best in a brandy snifter but just an inch or two at a time!
2 one fifth bottles of Port. Bring to a boil while adding:
handful of raisons
handful of blanched almonds
6-8 cinnamin sticks
6-8 cloves
6-8 Cardamom seeds (not the whole pods, just the tiny black seeds
1 cup of sugar
Just when it begins to boil, add 1 fifth rye whiskey, wait a minute, turn off the heat and ladel out with care.
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11-30-2007 @10:22PM Rebecca said... I made the recipe at allrecipe.com. Took it to a freindly gathering the week before turkeyday. It was a Hit!! I have been asked to make more and bring it.
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11-30-2007 @10:40PM lotta said... In Sweden it is "Glögg", with the two dots over the "o". However, for that "kick" it should be vodka instead of whiskey. The difference between the Gluhwein and Glögg, is that Glögg is sweeter than the Gluhwein. Nothing will spread warmth to your spine and toes quicker than a cup of Glögg on a cold winter's night.
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11-30-2007 @10:44PM Joey Who said... If you can't make it yourself, Brotherhood Holiday Wine is definitely a must for anyone around this time of year!! Smells incredible and tastes even better! Perfect blend of everything you need to make any cold night warmer!!!
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11-30-2007 @11:03PM JoAnn L. From Monroe NJ said... For those of us lucky enough to be close to Pennsylvania, there's a nice little winery in the Kintnersville area that sells a wine called "Alpine Spice". The difference is, it's a golden spiced wine as opposed to the usual red ~ but warm or cold, the effects are wonderful! Tell them JoAnn from Monroe sent you!
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11-30-2007 @11:12PM Stan said... Ok, so what's the deal with "blanched" almonds. That's not an item at the market. I can't see everyone buying whole almonds, shelling them, and then blanching a batch for the drink recipes.
Won't roasted, un-salted almonds do just fine?
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12-01-2007 @12:12AM Steveo1275 said... Blanched almonds are usually slivered and partially cooked(blanched) You wont get any flavor from a whole almond. It has to be chopped, crushed, sliced, or something to release the oils in it.
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12-01-2007 @3:35AM john vieira said... Keith...wow...i was in Kentucky visiting frineds and believe it or not happened upon a winery...they sold the "sacks" for just a few bucks...brought them home and made it for Thanksgiving and WOW...who knew something so simple could be so good and such a big hit...love my red wine and this is quite the holiday hit...everyone should try...so easy and they will be a hit...except if they know the secret...lol...but lost my card to order more...live in ft lauderdale and have a whole foods here...they all sell the "sacks"...?...want them for stocking stuffers and to make more...love all advice here to add almonds...wow...bet that is great....thanx again...and happy holidays to ALL....Johnny
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12-01-2007 @10:19AM diane showers said... Does anyone know if you can buy the wine on line. I can't seem to find it anywhere. I can always find it at the class 6 stores or the PX on any Military post, but can't seem to find it outside of that. I love it and usually have friends buy a couple of cases for me.....When we lived in Germany, that was our favorite time of the year, winter, walking around with a warm cup of wine .....YUM. In fact, had a bottle last night sitting by the fireplace. :-)
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12-01-2007 @5:39PM Susan Lumbourg said... if you live in Richmond VA you can buy the wine and the package of spice for almost nothing at a locally owned wine store, called Grape and Cheese.
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12-10-2007 @1:52AM A said... I just returned from the Christmas Fair in Frankfurt, Germany where gluewine is sold by nearly every vendor in the Romer Platz. Considering the cold rainy weather, the heated wine really warms you up - while, of course, you're sampling all the sausages and potato pancakes cooked (you got it) OUTSIDE in the freezing cold! Germans are hardy folks!
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12-15-2007 @2:56PM John said... GLOGG ( with 2 dots ) I HELPED MY FATHER MAKE IT FOR CHRISTMAS 30 YEARS AGO. I'VE BEEN MAKING IT FOR 20 YEARS. IT USES PORT WINE, BRANDY, EVERCLEAR, RAISENS,AND SPICES.(HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A COLD VIKING IN THE WINTER TIME?)
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12-15-2007 @6:19PM Hope said... Here's another nod to Brotherhood spices wine. I believe it's out of New York, but we got it here in PA. BUT, my first love is Mount Hope Holiday wine. From the winery at the PA Rennaisance Faire. It's a bit subtler than Brotherhood... isn't "Brotherhood" just a cool name for wine? hehehe
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12-15-2007 @8:34PM Sally said... Andrea - adding raisins was not left out. It is in the pre-instructions. Also, adding slivered almonds is also very nice.
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