In Praise of Mulled Wine or Glühwein!

[Traminer]

In Praise of Mulled Wine or Glühwein

Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is an alcoholic drink usually made with red wine, along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins, served hot or warm.[1] It is a traditional drink during winter, especially around Christmas.[2] It is usually served at Christmas markets in Europe, primarily in Germany. There are non-alcoholic versions of it. Vodka-spiked mulled wine can be found in Polish Christmas markets, where mulled wine is commonly used as a mixer.

Mulled wine - Wikipedia

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Who also likes mulled wine or Glühwein?

 

[Traminer]

Here is a good article about mulled wine or Glühwein:

German glühwein
Germany’s equivalent, glühwein, is a traditional seasonal drink served across markets during the Christmas period. The word itself translates to ‘glow-wine’, unsurprising named after the feeling one gets after drinking a mug or two.

As you can see from the following traditional German/Austrian recipe, the drink is largely similar to that of its British cousin, with only a few minor ingredient differences

Glühwein vs mulled wine: What’s the difference? - Vincarta

We compare mulled wine, as we Brits know and love, with glühwein, its popular German cousin. So, what’s the difference between the two?

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[Sferics]

At Christmas markets, I prefer the version for kids "kinderpunsch" to disguise my aversion to alcohol...and to watch everybody else getting wasted.

 

[carmen56]

I love gluhwein/mulled wine! We also had a delicious version at the Budapest Christmas market, I think it was cherry based. Yum! Hot spiced apple juice is also nice.

 

[Traminer]

At Christmas markets, I prefer the version for kids "kinderpunsch" to disguise my aversion to alcohol...and to watch everybody else getting wasted.

Clever!

 

[Traminer]

I love gluhwein/mulled wine!

So do I!

 

[Traminer]

Question: Did anybody have a fine Glühwein or milled wine lately?
And btw: This kind of spiced wine can also be enjoyed cold!

 

[Muffin_Top]

Question: Did anybody have a fine Glühwein or milled wine lately?
And btw: This kind of spiced wine can also be enjoyed cold!

Yessss I'm sipping one right now in my living room.
It's so easy to prepare at home, and the smell and taste bring me back happy memories.

 

[Traminer]

It's so easy to prepare at home, and the smell and taste bring me back happy memories.

So it is!
There is comfort food - and Glüh-Wein really is a comfort drink!