A warming glass of glühwein at Christmas really helps to get you in the mood for the festivities and makes you feel all fuzzy inside. Popular in German-speaking regions, including Vienna, Munich and Salzburg, this traditional ruby-coloured potion is usually created from red wine spiced with cinnamon, cloves and other fragrant ingredients.
You’ll most certainly be offered a glug of local mulled wine from the stalls and bars when you visit the Christmas markets in the run-up to Christmas . It’s a perfect warmer during the chilly winter weather as you’re pottering around, picking up trinkets and gifts, and indulging in the local food – whether it’s bratwurst, roasted chestnuts, toasted almonds or some freshly-baked treats.
Why not try rustling up your own glühwein at home? Ladle it in to glasses or mugs for friends during the festive period – and you could even skip the alcohol and make a child-friendly version too!
Did you know?
Glühwein (roughly translated as “glow-wine”) is named after the hot irons once used for mulling.
We really like this simple recipe from BBC Food…
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We’d love to know if you made it yourself and how it turned out – let us know in the comments section below!
Take a look at our short Christmas market breaks in Vienna, Munich and Salzburg this November and December – a great chance to get in the festive mood and take a break from preparations for the big day!
Charlotte Hudson joined Headwater as the Creative Content Executive in August 2016, managing all things content-related, including brochures, the website and newsletters. She loves nothing more than laying on a sunny beach when on holiday, but also experiencing the local culture. One of her favourite holidays was to Vietnam, where she spent three weeks travelling from the north to the south. In her spare time, when she’s not eating out or in, she enjoys fitness classes at the gym, days out and trips to the seaside.
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I hadn't realised that Vienna, Munich and Salzburg were all countries!
