Polish Hot Mulled Wine (Grzaniec Galicyjski)

This recipe for Polish hot mulled wine is known asgrzaniec galicyjski (grrzzah-NYETS gah-leet-see-I-skee).Grzane is the word for "mulled" and galicyjskimeans "Galician." The wino(wine) is implied. It's especially popular served outdoors at Christkindlmarkets or Christmas markets and after sledding, skating or other outdoor winter activities. Gluhwein is the most popular cold-weather drink in Europe.It's an aromatic blend of red wine, sugar and spices. Czechs call it svařené víno, Hungarians call it forralt bor, Serbs say kuvano vino, Croatians say kuhano vino, Bulgarians call it greyano vino, and Romanians call it vin fiert. INGREDIENTS 1 quart dry red wine 1/2 cup sugar 5 partially crushed cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf, cracked in half In a large saucepan, combine 1 quart dry red wine, 1/2 cup sugar, 5 partially crushed cloves, 1 cinnamon stick and 1 bay leaf, cracked in half. Heat to dissolve sugar. Bring just to the boil and immediately remove from the heat. Strain and pour into hot mugs.Garnis with orange

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