ZitatMulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is an alcoholic drink usually made with red wine, along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins, served hot or warm.[1] It is a traditional drink during winter, especially around Christmas.[2] It is usually served at Christmas markets in Europe, primarily in Germany. There are non-alcoholic versions of it. Vodka-spiked mulled wine can be found in Polish Christmas markets, where mulled wine is commonly used as a mixer.
Here is a good article about mulled wine or Glühwein:
ZitatGerman glühwein Germany’s equivalent, glühwein, is a traditional seasonal drink served across markets during the Christmas period. The word itself translates to ‘glow-wine’, unsurprising named after the feeling one gets after drinking a mug or two.
As you can see from the following traditional German/Austrian recipe, the drink is largely similar to that of its British cousin, with only a few minor ingredient differences