Skip to main content
Search by bottle, ingredient, mood, or drink name
Give me a Cocktail! logo
Pantry
Gluehwein
Wine & SparklingAdvancedIrish coffee cup

Cocktail guide

Gluehwein

Gluehwein combines Red Wine, Water, Sugar, Cinnamon in a punch / party drink served in a irish coffee cup. It is a strong fit for house party and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Gentle, sweet, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for house party.

Quick fact

Gluehwein is usually served as a punch / party drink in a irish coffee cup, and its identity is shaped by Red Wine, Water, Sugar.

New from 0 ratings

Rate it if you tried it

How to make it

Build it step by step.

Language:
  1. 1Boil sugar and spices in water, leave in the water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2Strain the spiced water and mix with the wine.
  3. 3Heat slowly until short of boiling temperature. (To remove alcohol, let it boil for a while.) You may add lemon or orange juice to taste.
  4. 4Serve in irish coffee cup.

Method

Mixed

Finish

Usually finished with Lemon Peel.

Taste map

Strength

Gentle

Sweetness

Sweet

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Gluehwein is a advanced optional alcohol cocktail for house party with Red Wine, Water, Sugar.

Texture and serve cues

Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Glassware

Irish coffee cup

Method

Mixed

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor & pairing

Expect round sweetness with support from Red Wine, Water, Sugar. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving & context

Serve in a irish coffee cup and aim for a advanced prep that still feels polished in the glass. Gluehwein sits comfortably in the wine & sparkling cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Gluehwein is usually served as a punch / party drink in a irish coffee cup, and its identity is shaped by Red Wine, Water, Sugar.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Wine & Sparkling

Category

Punch / Party Drink

Alcohol

Optional alcohol

Glass

Irish coffee cup

Method

Mixed

Garnish

Usually finished with Lemon Peel.

Keep exploring

More cocktails in the wine & sparkling lane.

If you like this one

More cocktails with similar ingredients.

Keep browsing

What people are saying

Leave a comment on this cocktail.

No comments yet. Be the first person to say how it turned out.