Traditional German Hot Mulled Wine | Gluhwein Recipe

Name: Traditional German Hot Mulled Wine | Gluhwein Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 oranges, sliced; 10 whole cloves; 1½ cups freshly squeezed orange juice; ½ cup coconut sugar, or to taste; 1 (3 inch) piece of fresh ginger, sliced; 5 cinnamon sticks; 2 star anise pods; 1 vanilla bean, halved (use 1 tsp vanilla extract, if you don't have beans); 1 bay leaf; 2 bottles red wine; 1 cup brandy or rum; Amaretto, optional

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:1h

Cozy up to a hot cup of spiced mulled wine this Holiday Season. This traditional German hot mulled wine recipe is super easy to make, and so delicious! Whether you're home alone, trolling the Christmas market or need some warming up during your apres-ski- this warming winter cocktail is sure to delight.

Updated at: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:38:25 GMT