Reduce the heat and make sure not to boil the wine. Keep heating the wine for 5 minutes then turn off the heat. Add sweetener to taste if needed. Cover and let it stand for about 45 minutes. Reheat before serving. As you can see, making homemade Gluhwein is very easy.
The traditional Gluhwein is made with red wine. In some regions, you can also find white Gluhwein. In my opinion, red wine can take more spices while white wine is milder and goes well with vanilla and apples. Gluhwein without alcohol is not only for kids.
The wine doesn’t have to be expensive, but it should be tasty. Don’t try to mask the taste of bad wine with tons of spices and sugar because it never works. Gluhwein can be made using red, white, or rose wine. Usually, dry or semi-sweet wine is recommended.
For the Non-Alcoholic Gluewein (Alcohol-Free Mulled Wine): 1 3 cups cranberry or pomegranate juice 2 1 cup water 3 6 whole cloves 4 1 anise star 5 4 cinnamon sticks (3-inch long) 6 4 cardamom pods, cracked 7 1 orange 8 honey to taste (optional) More ...