How to make glühwein, Germany's favorite Christmas drink

Looking for something new to serve on Christmas this holiday season?

The German Embassy Manila has kindly shared a recipe for glühwein or mulled wine, a drink which helps people keep warm while visiting the famous Christmas markets.

We may not have a winter here in the Philippines, but colder days have arrived thanks to Amihan or the northeast monsoon. Perfect time to try a warm drink!

Here are the ingredients:

• 1 bottle of dry red wine
• 2 sliced oranges
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 cloves or nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons of sugar

For the wine, internet recipes recommend a cabernet sauvignon. Orange juice can also be used instead of sliced oranges.

Some recipes also suggest powdered or ground varieties of the spices as alternatives—just a little dash or pinch would do.

Once you have everything, follow these instructions from the German Embassy:

"Heat (but do not boil) the wine, add sugar, oranges and spices. Turn off heat and let steep for one hour. Reheat and serve!"

Enjoy!

—MGP, GMA News