1 bottle Claret
1 piece (1-inch) cinnamon stick
6 lumps Sugar
3 strips Orange peel
3 Whole cloves
3 strips Lemon peel
Serving Size : 4
Long years ago, the Christmas Gluhwein
Was served to the guests in a king-size stein,
Into a pitcher a hot poker was thrust,
And good old days were then discussed.
Here’s how you make this fine liqueur
That wins the heart of the connoisseur.
Wait for some cool brisk holiday weather,
Then mix these ingredients all together.
Heat in a saucepan but do not boil,
Because if you do the mixture you spoil.
Then into a pitcher strain as you pour.
You’re ready now for the epicure.
Thrust in the hot poker – there you are!
Frohliche Weihnachten und Prosit Neujahr!