Method

Add the water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks to a medium-size saucepan.  Heat until just boiling, then reduce to a simmer.

Add the orange juice, zest, and cloves to the simmering water mixture.  Simmer for 30 minutes.

Strain the mixture over another pot and discard the cloves and cinnamon.  Add the wine tot he liquid.  Heat over medium heat until everything is toasty, but not boiling.

Add 1 orange slice apiece tot he bottom of 8 to 10 sturdy goblets.  Pour an equal amount of the Glühwein into each glass.  Prost!  Zum wohl!

Serves: 8 to 10

Reprinted with permission from ©A. J. Rathbun, Good Spirits, published by Harvard Common Press     click for review of this fabulous book

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