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2006-12-04 - 11:02 a.m.

...zum wohl...

And at the request of Elgan:

Gluehwein � for that German Christmas Market feeling:

INGREDIENTS:

In a saucepan, bring to a boil:
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick

Reduce heat to simmer, add the following ingredients, and simmer for about 30 minutes:
- the juice of 2 small oranges (I use mandarins) or 1 large orange
- the juice of 1 lemon
- the orange peels (if organic!)
- 5-10 whole cloves

If oranges are organic, I push the cloves into the remaining orange peel for easy removal later. Lemon peel also works.

Pour in 1 bottle red wine and heat until steaming but not simmering. Remove the peels before serving.

Personal variations: Because I prefer it fruity and spicy rather than super sweet, I add more cinnamon and wine, less sugar, and garnish with orange wedges.

Nice variation if (a) you�ve handed off the car keys, (b) the streets are not icy, or (c) you are in the safe comfort of your own home: Add one shot of amaretto, brandy, or apple schnapps.

gulp!

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