Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Warm up this winter with Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

173

Sugar

17g

Fat

In Germany, this warm and comforting drink is a traditional staple during the Christmas season. Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein is a mulled wine infused with cinnamon, nutmeg and star anise, with added sour cherries, kirschwasser and orange slices to create flavor depth. This aromatic and festive drink is perfect for warming you up on the coldest of nights, and will bring a taste of German Christmas markets to your kitchen. So, light the fire, get cosy, enjoy a mug of Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein and feel the warmth spread through your body.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, dissolve sugar cubes in red wine over low heat.
2.	Add cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg, whole star anise, sour cherries and orange slices to the wine mixture.
3.	Strain the mulled wine through a sieve and then return it to the pot.
4.	Stir in kirschwasser and reserved cherry juice.
5.	Gently heat the wine mixture, but be careful not to boil it.
6.	Serve Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein in mugs or heatproof glasses, garnished with orange slices and enjoy!

PROS

Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein is a warm, aromatic and comforting drink, perfect for the winter season.

This festive drink is rich in flavor with added benefits of nutmeg and sour cherries.

CONS

Despite its rich flavor, Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein is high in calories and sugar content.
It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Weihnachtsbowle Gluhwein has a few health benefits. It contains antioxidants that are found in red wine, as well as nutmeg which has anti-inflammatory benefits. Sour cherries are rich in vitamins and help to lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.

	10 sugar cubes
	2 bottles red wine
	1 cinnamon stick
	1 whole nutmeg
	1 whole star anise pods
	1 1/2 cups sour cherries - drained , juice reserved
	1 orange , thinly sliced
	3 fluid ounces kirschwasser