Austrian Glühwein
Description
The recipe won't take much time. A wine drink with aromatic spices and citrus—sounds and looks delicious. In cold weather, it's always served hot. In warm weather, there are plenty of other drink options, but when I make glühwein, I chill it and add ice cubes. You can prepare it with red or white wine—just a matter of preference. It's ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place cinnamon, cloves, and anise into a suitably sized saucepan. Put the saucepan over heat and toast the spices for 1-2 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Pour a bottle of red wine and water into the spices.
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Step 3
3. Add sugar to taste and cook the mixture over medium heat until the sugar granules dissolve.
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Step 4
4. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and simmer the mixture for about 10–15 minutes, making sure it does not boil vigorously but only shows small bubbles.
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Step 5
5. Using a sieve, remove all the spices and turn off the heat.
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Step 6
6. Pour the drink into glasses and enjoy it immediately.