Gluewein (German Hot Spiced Wine)
Yields: 20 Servings
This holiday favorite comes courtesy of John Borland - of former Beal Air Force Base fame who now resides in the Lone Star State with wife Lynn and kids. Vary the sugar as to your individual taste. John picked this recipe up in Germany. Caution - don't use GOOD red wine for this recipe - great way to weed the old bottles out of the cellar at year end.
Category : Winter Holiday Open House
1.5 liter Red Wine
1/2 Orange -- Quartered
½ Lemon -- Quartered
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup White Sugar
20 Cloves – Whole (or to taste)
4 Cinnamon Sticks
1/4 t Allspice -- Or A Few Whole Allspice Berries
Splash Cherry Schnapps -- Or Cognac (Optional)
Simmer all ingredients in a large pot for ½ hour. Don't boil. Taste and add more sugar if needed. Simmer ½ hour longer. Serve in a mug.
