In Norway, it’s called gløgg, in Danish, it’s called gløgg, while in Finnish it’s glögi, and in Swedish it’s glögg. Of course, the Nordics, too, have their own mulled wine in the form of Glögg. If you want to taste some vin chaud for yourself, then why not check out one of these Christmas markets in France? A history of Glögg in Sweden The drink as we know it today has probably existed since around the 19th-century. The festive drink traditionally uses honey and spices and was probably brewed as far back as the 2nd Century CE. The French version of mulled wine is ‘vin chaud,’ which can literally be translated into E,glish as ‘hot wine’.
Many UK supermarkets also sell the spice to make your own wine for a few pounds. Many British Christmas markets sell the spiced drinks, or at the very least, sell the spices to flavour your own beverages. In the UK, you’ll also find mulled versions of cider, ale and apple juice for those wishing to consume something completely alcohol-free.
You’ll also find it in Christmas Markets up and down the country, such as the Manchester Christmas Markets. Here, you can find it served in many pubs, bars and cafés, making it the perfect drink to consume to warm up from the chilly weather. A History of Mulled wine in the United Kingdomīritain also has a long history of consuming mulled wine in the winter time, particularly over the Christmas period. The first Glühwein tankard still in existence dates all the way back to 1420 and was once owned by the German nobleman, Count John IV of Katzenelnbogen, who also happened to be the first cultivator of Riesling grapes. The mulled wine recipe below is a variation of Glühwein, which is popular throughout Germany and the Alsace region of France (in fact, Glühwein is often the only alcoholic beverage served at the iconic Christkindelsmärik in the city of Strasbourg, Alsace).Īlthough usually made with red wine, a white wine version does exist. Whatever the origins of mulled wine, it’s since become a staple tradition in Christmas Markets around Europe! Circe Mulling Wine, by Gioacchino Assereto, Italy, Oil on Canvas, circa 1630 via Wikipedia A History of Glühwein in Germany The Romans also heated wine as early as the Second century, suggesting that humans have been adding spices and heating the alcohol for as long as they’ve had wine. In fact, there’s evidence that spiced wine was consumed as far back as Ancient Egypt (3000 BCE).Īt this time, it was considered to have medicinal properties. The warm beverage that is spiced wine (which can come in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions) has been consumed for Centuries, although no one knows its exact origins. The spicy hot drink is otherwise known as ‘Vin Chaud’ (hot wine and typically made with honey, orange and cinnamon) in French, ‘Gløgg’ in Nordic traditions (made using red wine, spices and a spirit such as brandy or vodka) and ‘Glühwein’ (glow wine- named after the hot red irons to heat the wine centuries ago) in German, this sweet alcoholic beverage is the perfect drink to match the festive season. Although each country has its own take on the festive favourite, some kind of spiced wine can be found across most European countries.
If there’s one thing you’ll find throughout the Christmas markets of Europe, it’s mulled wine.
Origins of the Christmas Market Mulled wine tradition
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