Gluehwein "Glow Wine"

Photo: Nicolle Chin

Ingredients

4 bottles of Red Wine

200 grams brown sugar

4 Large Oranges, rinds only

6 cloves

4 star anise

3 Cinnamon Sticks

Preparation

Combine all gluehwein ingredients in a large saucepan.

Stir over heat until sugar is dissolved and do NOT boil. When mixture begins to simmer gently, allow to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

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About

Translated literally, "gluehwein" means "glow wine.” However, people often translate just the second half of the German compound, producing the delightfully infelicitous “glue wine.”
This delicious festive beverage is a favourite at dinner parties next to the all famous ‘eggnog’. Chef Jochen makes his version of Glueh Wine with his favourite spice Star Anise to give it that extra Christmas spice! And here’s how to make your party the talk of town!