Anyone have a Gluwein Recipe!

[georgswa (Georg Ruf) (RIP)]

Aaaah! So it was actually the RUM that gave me the headache! 

That could well be, its not the content that gives the headache, its the quantitiy 

[georgswa (Georg Ruf) (RIP)]

@ Bertie

Afrikaans "naeltjies" = "cloves"


That is agood description for the looks of that spice, looks like nails

Its also used in Plum Jam and tasts good, giving a bit of bitter taste

[georg ruf jr.]

Your recipe sounds great Mike. But here some additional infos:
- Cinemon gives it an additional fine note.
- Never use grated spice. Rather use a siv (spelling, sorry) before drinking.
- You can add a dot of rum, whiskey, brandy or schnaps made out of fruit. Cherry would be best.
- If you want it "thined" a bit you can add fruit juices: current (black or red) Appel, Grapefruit, cherry.
Just give it a try.
Prost!

[SandyB]

Hi  Georg ... hows things ... as I  posted mine below  ...  it contains all the goodies .. my treat  is when the glass is empty  is to chew up all the fruit  and all the  whole  spices I never strain it  ( waste not want not )

Just made some Gluhwein ... my friend Jan coming over later ...   red wine ,, cinnamon sticks broken up .. cloves ,, sliced orange and lemon ...  heat slowly ..   you can add  some water to dilute slightly  and  if you want  to   beef it  up .. some  port  or brandy .. add  half  cup + sugar to taste .. do not boil !! or else you   evaporate all the good  old alcohol ...  alow to simmer a while to draw all the  spices .. PS I added a  crushed whole nutmeg to increase its sopophoric effect ..  whoooey ...

[georg ruf jr.]

IMportant aspects Sandy. Heat slowly and do not boil. Well done!