Hot, spiced, red wine sides???

[desirexe]

I just picked up a bottle of Augsburger Christkinslmarkt Gluehwein or 'redwine with spices added.' I am saving this for Christmas Day and I am sure it will go wonderful with my Christmas snus! I've never had hot spiced wine so I have no idea what types of food to serve with it, for my guests. Any suggestions???

[adm]

crispy little potato rosti with apple sauce to dip!

(at least, thats what I always get to go with Gluhwein at German christmas markets....)

[chainsnuser]

Glühwein with potato pancake and apple puree is a good tip. Actually I think that Glühwein has to be enjoyed on it's own or with something that neutralizes the sweetness.

I'm no big fan of Glühwein. It's a "one or two cups per year thing" for me, a Christmas-ritual. It's a real treat, but nothing that I like to enjoy too often. Desirexe, you maybe should try it before you serve it to your guests. It's kinda an animal of it's own kind.

Cheers!

[desirexe]

Thanks for the tips! I'm off to search for recipes now! My guests are just my family members so if they don't like it, that just means more for me! I know I'll drink it even if I don't like..there is just something about Christmas Day, food and alcohol - the 3 just go so well together! Thanks so much again for the quick replies!

[tom502]

I bought a bottle of Glogg today, and this Swedish Christmas Soda, Julemuste? Can't recall, it's in the fridge gettin' cold.