Glühwein……Super Jesus Juice…..
Are you planning your holiday party? Do u need a recipe for that “special” punch for your holiday fete? Well….. I got u!
While kicking it in Berlin last winter I came across this delightful elixir at a Holiday Carnival. It was Glühwein! This beverage is known throughout the EU under various names, but this wine based beverage is simply fantastic. 🙂 I am talking “Super†Jesus Juice!
So, I am going to share with u the recipe and hopefully u won’t mess it up.
Remember feel free to get creative and develop your own version. Don’t forget to record the recipe of your final beverage because once your guests take a sippy sip they’ll be dying to know how to make it themselves.
Ingredients
1 Bottle of Red Wine- 750 ml
4 ounces of Brandy or Cognac….(Bacardi works too)
1/3 of extra fine granulate sugar (optional)
1 orange and 1 lemon cut in round slices
6 cinnamon sticks12 cloves (maybe less.. use your judgment
Mix up all the ingredients one by one…… make sure to simmer for 1-2 minutes
Tip Uno….
Red Wine from Spain, France or Italy are good choices. My friends tend to use Beaujolais or Spatburgunder. These wines usually have fruit flavor and lots of rustic structure – great for making Glühwein.
Tip Two
Never let the wine boil. If it’s boiled it’s spoiled. The flavor of the wine/spice combo will weaken if the mixture reaches the boiling point. Be sure to keep an eye on the stove and let the beverage simmer for 1-2 mins.
Tip Three
A candy cane as an embellishment sometimes adds a nice peppermint flavor to the Glühwein. It also will help get your guest into the holiday spirit.
Remember drink responsibly and have fun…
~Time to Shake,
YG
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