gluhwein

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Chesapeake, VA
Updated on Dec 15, 2013

This recipe was placed in my mailbox by an unknown neighbor while we were living in Heidelberg, Germany. Every time I make this, memories of the Christkringle Markets come flooding back. We would walk around and sip this while shopping at all the holiday booths.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 bags tea bags (black tea or the type you like, i use lipton)
  • 2 cups water (add more if you want a less strong drink)
  • 1 bottle white wine (i use a semi sweet wine, or use your favorite)
  • 1 bottle red wine (i use a merlot, or use your favorite)
  • 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
  • 1 - orange
  • 2 - lemon
  • - sugar to taste
  • 1 pint rum

How To Make gluhwein

  • Step 1
    Slice the lemon and orange
  • Step 2
    In a large cooking pot, fill with water. Add 6 tea bags; bring to boil.
  • Step 3
    Add white wine, red wine, rum, cinnamon sticks, lemon slices, orange slices and sugar. Bring to boil again, then simmer on low. Drink warm.

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Category: Hot Drinks
Culture: German
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Alcohol

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