Make this warming glühwein recipe, then check out our mulled wine, mulled gin, hot toddy and more Christmas cocktails.
Feuerzangenbowle (or ‘fire-tongs punch’) is a German drink that’s made by flaming sugared rum over mulled wine, like this glühwein. Although it is bit complicated – and a little dangerous to make at home! – you’ll see the sugar cones dripping into steaming cauldrons of wine at German markets. Recreate your own festive market at home with our bratwurst sausages in a bun, flammkuchen, lebkuchen biscuits and more Christmas market recipes.
Ingredients
- red wine 1 bottle
- soft light brown sugar 100g
- cloves 4
- cinnamon 1 stick
- orange 1, sliced
- lemon ½, sliced
- star anise ½
- bay leaf 1
- dark rum or brandy 50ml (optional)
Method
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Step 1
Mix all the ingredients together (except the rum or brandy, if using) in a large pan and warm over a low heat for 10-15 minutes or until fragrant and steaming, but not boiling. Stir in the rum or brandy for the final minute, if using. Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses, discarding any aromatics.
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