Gluehwein (German mulled wine)

By á-39535

adult beverage

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 orange
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer.
2.Cut the orange in half, and squeeze the juice into the simmering water. Push the cloves into the outside of the orange peel, and place peel in the simmering water. Continue simmering for 30 minutes, until thick and syrupy.
3.Pour in the wine, and heat until steaming but not simmering. Remove the clove-studded orange halves. Serve hot in mugs