What is a Gluhwein mug?

Glühwein mugs are a staple at markets each year. For those who haven’t experienced Christmas markets before, Glühwein is hot mulled wine. This drink is a favorite for visitors and is often served in souvenir mugs. These mugs are often customized for each market or even for each year.

Does Gluhwein have alcohol?

Be warned, it will give you a wicked hangover. Because Glühwein is warmed for so long—traditionally over hot irons, hence its literal name ‘glowing wine’—it is barely alcoholic and, at least in Germany, totally fine for children to drink along with their Lebkuchen (a traditional German baked treat).

What is Gluhwein mit Schuss?

Glühwein mit Schuss: Mulled Wine with a Shot of Apple Brandy (and a Big Thank You)

What temperature should Gluhwein be?

Let this boil slightly for about 15 minutes, then reduce the heat. Add the wine, make sure the temperature of the Glühwein doesn’t exceed 70°C / 158°F.

What do they have at German Christmas markets?

The food at Christmas markets includes Glühwein (warm, spiced wine), Kinderpunch (spiced fruit juice), Lebkuchen gingerbread cakes, sausages, potato cakes, and baked items. On sale are also Christmas tree decorations, candles, wooden toys, and sweets. Larger markets usually have simple rides aimed at small children.

Can Glühwein make you drunk?

While the alcohol content in Glühwein is more often between 8 to 13 percent by volume, common wisdom would mean the hot alcoholic drink makes you drunk much faster than beer or wine, with the high sugar content boosting alcohol absorption through the stomach- and intestinal-lining and hastening the amount of alcohol …

What would you be drinking if you had Glühwein?

A Pinot Noir, Merlot or Spätburgunder works great. If you would prefer your Glühwein a bit stronger in alcohol, you should make it “mit Schuss” (add a shot). We recommend a dark and/or spiced rum like Mount Gay or Sailor Jerry. We’ve also heard that people enjoy adding brandy or amaretto.

Can you serve Glühwein cold?

Traditional Hot German Gluhwein German Gluhwein brings the “Wow” without a lot of work, specially the cold white Gluhwein. The word “Gluhwein” literally translates to “glow-wine” because when you drink it on a cold night, it fills you with a warm glow.

Is Glühwein from Germany?

Glühwein Basics This warmed wine beverage has been around since at least 1420 in Germany. This is based on the discovery of a Glühwein tankard which is thought to have belonged to Count John IV of Katzenelnbogen. He was a German nobleman and was also the first grower of Riesling grapes.

What is Glühwein more commonly known as?

Variants. Glühwein, Gløgg and many others. Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is an alcoholic drink usually made with red wine, along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins, served hot or warm.