Gluhwein

A German employee of mine, Elke Saile, told me about a drink called Gluhwein that is always enjoyed in Germany at Christmas time at the Christmas markets. It is basically a mulled red wine and it sounded delicious so I made a batch this Christmas. It was a simple recipe and it came out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
I got this recipe from food.com.

• ³⁄₄ cup water (or orange juice) - I used a little of each
• ³⁄₄ cup white sugar (or less to taste)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 orange
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine

1. In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer.
2. Cut the orange in half, and squeeze the juice into the simmering water. Push the cloves into the outside of the orange peel, and place peel in the simmering water. Continue simmering for 30 minutes, until thick and syrupy.
3. Pour in the wine, and heat until steaming but not simmering. Remove the clove-studded orange halves.
4. Serve hot in mugs

Grated some nutmeg on top!

Emily caught me making a silly face.

 Merry Christmas!