Non-alcohol Glühwein

We paid $9 for a bottle of alcohol-free Glühwein at the local Christkindl Market this month. It was delicious but a bit on the sweet side for my taste.

I looked for a recipe that was similar and tried a couple of online recommendations. This drink is similar to Mexican Christmas Punch without the added fruit. It is best when warm but is also good when chilled.

Here is a basic recipe that can be modified in many ways by changing the juice and spices.

• 4 cups unsweetened 100% juice such as grape, cranberry blends, or apple cider
• 2 cups tea- black, hibiscus, or other
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp cloves
• 4-5 cardamon seeds, lightly crushed
• allspice seed, crushed
• freshly grated nutmeg
• rind and juice of one orange- peel the rind off the fruit with a sharp knife
• rind and juice of one lemon
• 2 tbsp sugar if desired (I didn't add sugar)

Put all ingredients in a 2 litre pot and simmer for 30 minutes. Do not boil. Strain and serve.