Recipe: Babylonstoren glühwein with citrus

Friday, 15 August, 2025
Babylonstoren
Stir a slice of citrus and spice into warmed Babylonstoren Babel red wine for the ultimate winter aperitif.

Recipe: Glühwein with citrus

Serves 4-6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle of Babel Red
  • 8 naartjies, 4 juiced and 4 halved
  • thyme
  • star anise
  • cloves
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon quills
  • vanillapod
  • ⅓ cup honey

Method

  1. Place the wine, naartjie juice and halves, thyme spices, and vanilla in a large pot. Add honey to taste.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, careful not to boil. If you prefer spicier glühwein, set aside to infuse for another 15–30 minutes.
  3. Reheat before serving. Garnish with dried or fresh naartjie slices.

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