German · drink
Glühwein (Mulled Wine)
Glühwein (Mulled Wine) reads citrus 6.9, fruity 6.5 and warm spice 6.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German drink, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 6.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.9 · Fruity 6.5 · Warm Spice 6.2 · Sweetness 5.8 · Sourness 4.0 · Floral 3.8 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Umami 2.3 · Earthy 1.9 · Bitterness 1.2 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
- 1 orange, sliced
- 6 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Time & effort: about 10 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 177.1 kcal, 5 g protein, 3.8 g fat, 29.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Combine red wine with orange juice, sliced orange, spices, and sugar in a saucepan.
- Heat gently to just below a simmer and never allow it to boil, which would drive off the alcohol and turn the wine bitter.
- Hold at around 70°C for at least 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.
- Strain into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange slice.
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- Forralt Bor (Hungarian Mulled Wine) — Hungarian
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- Atole de Guayaba — Mexican
- Chicha Morada — Peruvian
- Glögg — Scandinavian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.