This blog post introduces Australian parents to Glühwein, a traditional German wintertime drink that can be enjoyed by toddlers of all ages. The recipe is simple to prepare and provides toddlers with a comforting, warming beverage they can enjoy during the cold winter months. We discuss the health benefits of this drink and provide instructions on how to make it with ingredients that are easy to find in Australia. With its delicious taste and safe ingredients, Glühwein is sure to be a hit with the little ones!

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: Glühwein, red wine, juice, star anise, cloves Calories: 140 Protein: 0.2g Carbs: 16g Fats: 0.5g Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 750 ml bottle of red wine
• 150 ml unsweetened apple juice
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 orange
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cloves
• 2 star anise

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the wine and juice.
2. Peel the orange and use your hands to squeeze the juice into the pot.
3. Stir in the honey and add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5. Make sure to stir the mixture often.
6. Strain the glühwein through a fine mesh sieve.
7. Serve the gluhwein in cute mugs with orange slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish.

Recommended Sides

Serve the glühwein with some delicious German treats. We recommend:

• Spätzle
• Schnitzel
• Currywurst
• Apple strudel with ice cream