Name: Glühwein
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 bottle red wine; 100g soft light brown sugar; 4 cloves; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 orange, sliced; ½ lemon, sliced; ½ star anise; 1 bay leaf; 50ml (optional) dark rum or brandy

Ingredients

1 bottle red wine
100g soft light brown sugar
4 cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1 orange, sliced
½ lemon, sliced
½ star anise
1 bay leaf
50ml (optional) dark rum or brandy

Method

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.