GLÜHWEIN WINE MOCKTAIL

What better way to celebrate the holidays than with Remission Nutrition’s Glühwein or mulled wine, a classic holiday drink.
Almost every German Christmas market (or Kriskindlmarkt) will have glühwein for you as you walk around. This traditional
recipe usually consists of red wine simmered with spices over a period of time. However, I wanted to create an alcohol free
version because alcohol consumption can contribute to depression, brain fog, fatigue, inflammation, poor sleep and blood sugar
imbalances which is the last thing we want especially during the busy, festive holiday season. Plus, spices like cinnamon, clove,
and star anise are anti-inflammatory, have antibiotic properties and are blood sugar stabilizers. Enjoy the recipe below and feel
free to share at your next holiday party and skip that groggy hangover and wine headache.

Ingredients

2 cups filtered water

2 Hibiscus tea bags (or loose leaf Hibiscus)

1 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

1 cinnamon stick

2 whole cloves

2 star anise

Optional: add 1 Tbsp fresh ginger slices

Directions

Add all ingredients except the orange juice to a saucepan over medium heat. Once water starts to boil, change heat to low. Let simmer for 10-20 minutes. Once ready, add the freshly squeezed orange juice. Pour mixture through a mesh strainer into two mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, an orange slice or star anise.

***Mulled wine is meant to be strong like a cabernet wine, but if it is too strong for you, feel free to add Monk Fruit or Stevia drops to taste.

Recipe provided by Anna Clarissa Lueneburg with Remission Nutrition

https://www.remissionnutrition.com/anna-clarissa-lueneburg