Mulled Cider outside Germany ?

[safetymom]

They showed on the Holiday special there was a special drink outside of Germany. Can't remember if it was mulled cider or another warm drink but it sounded good. I went over there tonight and there was nothing like that at the holiday booth.

Did I go to the wrong booth or there isn't such a place this year? Does anyone know? Thanks for any information.

 

[we3disneygo]

My step dad is German and every Christmas he makes a warm drink called glue wine? maybe that's it.

 

[TammyJ]

I haven't been to been to WDW during the holidays yet but the traditional german wine is called Gluhwein. It is a spiced wine served warm. I had it at a Christmas market while in Germany...it is especially good on cold winter evenings. I look forward to trying it this year at WDW...where it won't be so cold.

 

[FSUGrad97]

I had some last Friday while we were at the Germany Pavillion at Epcot, and it was GOOOOD! I was almost tempted to buy some, but I decided against it. You can get it at the wine shop next to the Biergarten. I think it was $4 for a cup.

 

[safetymom]

Thank you. I didn't walk around enough then. They showed it as being outside at the Holiday cart. I will go back over.

 

[bleeps]

Thank you. I didn't walk around enough then. They showed it as being outside at the Holiday cart. I will go back over.

YES -- I almost gave up last week, too, when I didn't see gluhwein at the holiday booth (I'd SWEAR that the foodnetwork WDW holiday show with Raven had a scene with the holiday booth and gluhwein on the menu!), but indeed it is in the wine store in the back, on the left. $4. It is WONDERFUL -- my advice is to get your gingerbread boy at the holiday booth out front, go in back for your gluhwein, then grab a bench there in Germany to enjoy. I had to go back twice (different days) for gluhwein -- it's my holiday favorite and I've never found it outside of the actual country of Germany before now! The only thing is that it's not as tasty once it gets cold, so don't sip too, too slowly!

 

[FSUGrad97]

YES -- I almost gave up last week, too, when I didn't see gluhwein at the holiday booth (I'd SWEAR that the foodnetwork WDW holiday show with Raven had a scene with the holiday booth and gluhwein on the menu!), but indeed it is in the wine store in the back, on the left. $4. It is WONDERFUL -- my advice is to get your gingerbread boy at the holiday booth out front, go in back for your gluhwein, then grab a bench there in Germany to enjoy. I had to go back twice (different days) for gluhwein -- it's my holiday favorite and I've never found it outside of the actual country of Germany before now! The only thing is that it's not as tasty once it gets cold, so don't sip too, too slowly!

I had to ask a woman sitting next to me at Sommerfest about it. There wasn't even a sign in the shop about it.

 

[safetymom]

Thank you all for the information. I could kick myself because that is the only shop in that area I didn't walk into.

 

[FSUGrad97]

Make sure that you ask for it using the name, since when I was in there, I asked for the mulled wine, and she gave me a blank look.

However, it could have been the couple in front of me who were trying to decide what they were going to get and it took them a while to decide.

 

[bleeps]

On the counter in the back of the store, there's a small sign inside one of those acrylic picture frames sitting on the counter. Very subtle, but the sign is there. If you don't know what "gluhwein" is, though, you'd never be tempted -- there's no description or anything.

FYI, another guest came up to the counter while I was paying, and he wanted the "wine flights" ("flight" is a term regularly used to describe a wine tasting that includes tastes of several wines that can be organized in a number of different ways). At first the CMs either didn't know what he was talking about (or it was a language barrier), or acted like they didn't, but the guy nicely insisted and sure enough, CMs suddenly remembered or realized what he was talking about and set him up. So, if you know about something and don't see it offered or mentioned on a sign, do be sure to ask!

 

[momsgoofy]

OH! Yummy! I haven't had gluhwein in 20 years when I lived in Holland and went to Koln for the Christmas market...it was so goood!!! The day I had it was wet, rainy and very cold so it was great for warming you up...I can't wait...I know what I'll be getting next Monday...might have it while I'm waiting in line for the CP...

 

[Forever42]

I got hooked on the gluhwein at Epcot last year, and tried making some myself this year - it's even better made fresh at home!

 

[safetymom]

I stopped over to Epcot last night and got to have the gluhwein. It had an interesting taste. I will have to try making it myself.

 

[safetymom]

Does anyone have a recipe for it?

 

[bleeps]

I got hooked on the gluhwein at Epcot last year, and tried making some myself this year - it's even better made fresh at home!

Could you please share your recipe? I always thought that it was a product unto itself -- that you had to buy a bottle of it (unlike mulled wine / classic Swedish Glogg where you start with wine and then add ingredients)!

 

[Renate_do]

Hi,

here at Germany you can buy prepared bottles of Glühwein, or you get wine and add prepared spices that come like teabags.

Or you make it b your own Hot Mulled Wine - "Glow Wine"

Ingredients: A bottle of dry red wine, one lemon, 2 sticks of cinnamon, 3 cloves, 3 tablespoons of sugar, some cardamom (or ginger).
Directions: Heat the red wine in a pot (don't boil). Cut the lemon into slices and add to the wine. Then add the cinnamon, cloves, sugar and a little cardamom (to taste). Heat everything for about 5 minutes - do not boil - and let stand for about an hour. Before serving, reheat and strain. Serve in prewarmed glasses or mugs.




Here it is common to drink it with "Schuss" mean to add rum or amaretto as well.

Another great drink for the cold winter is Eierpunsch
Egg Punch - White Wine

Ingredients: 1 bottle of white wine (750 ml), 4 eggs (or 8 egg yolks), 5 tablespoons of sugar, one packet of vanilla sugar, some cinnamon, 2 cloves, lemon or lemon juice
Directions: Whisk the sugar into the eggs (or egg yolks) and add a little cold wine, and then beat vigorously. Add the vanilla sugar. Add the rest of the wine and heat with some cinnamon, the cloves and lemon juice. Shortly before boiling, remove the pot from the heat. Strain and let cool somewhat. Serve hot and foamy.

Have fun

Greets from Germany Renate

 

[bleeps]

Renate_do -- Thank you SO much for all your recipe details and information! I aslo just did a quick search online and I have a question for you-- I found one gluhwein recipe that includes brandy. Does that sound very authentic to you, or would rum or amaretto, as you mention, be considered more authentic? Also, it helps me a lot of understand that adding an additional liquor is a separate (more warming and "cheerful"?) way to serve the drink, and that's different from the base recipe!

 

[safetymom]

Thank you so much for sharing the recipes. I was just sitting here doing an Internet search and couldn't find anything.

 

[Forever42]

Hey guys, sorry I'm late with my recipe, but I see you have another one Here's what I made:

Toast 3 cinnamon sticks, 10 whole cloves, 10 black peppercorns, and 2 crushed green cardamom pods over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2 750mL bottles of wine, 1/2 cup sugar, 4 strips of orange zest, partially cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally for one hour.

Strain mixture through a mesh strainer and return to pan. Add 2 T of brandy, plus more to taste, plus additional sugar if needed.

This was fantastic and the brandy really added a depth of flavor that the bottled kind at Epcot seems to lack.

 

[Renate_do]

Renate_do -- Thank you SO much for all your recipe details and information! I aslo just did a quick search online and I have a question for you-- I found one gluhwein recipe that includes brandy. Does that sound very authentic to you, or would rum or amaretto, as you mention, be considered more authentic? Also, it helps me a lot of understand that adding an additional liquor is a separate (more warming and "cheerful"?) way to serve the drink, and that's different from the base recipe!

Guess it depends what you like most. Here the "Schuss" is unsually rum or amaretto but brandy would be fine as well.

I prefer amaretto as it tasts more sweet and smooth.....but you get the reaction afterwards

BTW: IMHO it is strange to drink Glühwein when its warmer than 30°F outside but I will try it when we are going to WDW next December

Greets Renate