Description
A warm, spiced non-alcoholic punch inspired by traditional German Glühwein, made with dark grape juice, citrus, and cozy spices. Perfect for winter gatherings or a quiet holiday evening at home.
Ingredients
1 bottle dark grape juice (750 ml)
1 orange, sliced (plus more for garnish)
3 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves
2 star anise (optional)
3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup apple juice or pomegranate juice (optional, for extra depth)
Instructions
- Pour the grape juice into a medium saucepan and warm gently over low heat without boiling.
- Add the sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise (if using).
- Stir in the sugar and let the mixture heat on low for 20–30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- During the last 5 minutes, stir in the apple or pomegranate juice if desired.
- Strain out the spices and orange slices.
- Serve hot in mugs or heatproof glasses, garnishing with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed jar or bottle.
Reheat gently over low heat without boiling to preserve flavor.
Customize sweetness by adjusting sugar or using honey/maple syrup.
Add lemon slices or nutmeg for extra citrus or spice.
Can be made in a slow cooker on low heat for 2–3 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
