Leave to cool, serve on ice and enjoy. Tip: In the podcast, Christian Oblak reveals a non-alcoholic version and whether it's worth buying an expensive wine for mulled wine.

3. Now scrape out the seeds from nanilla pod and add it as well. Add cinnamon stick, cloves and star anise. 4. Add half bottle of red wine and simmer it until the sugar dissolves and bring it to the ...

A warm mulled wine flavoured with cinnamon, orange and cloves, known as Glühwein (literally: glowing wine) is the traditional drink served at these markets. Non-alcoholic varieties are also sold.