Red mulled wine
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. Choose a good quality wine so it doesn't spoil the taste. Instead of an orange, you can use tangerines, which will surely be present on almost every table during winter. Adjust the spices to your taste—be creative and enjoy the process. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Peel the orange and separate it into segments. Remove the membrane from each segment, cut into pieces, and place in a saucepan or pot. Rinse the apple under water, cut it into four parts, and remove the core. Slice the apple and add the slices to the saucepan.
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Step 3
Place cinnamon sticks and star anise in a pot, then add granulated sugar. Cinnamon sticks can optionally be replaced with ground cinnamon, and sugar with honey; however, if using honey, add it only after the glühwein has cooled to 35°C to preserve honey's beneficial properties.
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Step 4
Pour in the apple juice and red wine. If you have decided to add Cahors, exclude sugar from the list of ingredients. Place the saucepan on the stove and turn on medium heat.
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Step 5
Bring to a boil, but do not boil; turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid so the drink steams for 10 minutes. During this time, the fruit slices and spices will impart their flavor and aroma to the liquid.
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Step 6
Pour the red mulled wine into cups, glasses, or tin mugs, and serve it warm—almost hot—into the hands of your loved ones so the drink can warm them up. Keep in mind that mulled wine contains alcohol, so it's better not to offer it to children!