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Germans to badly miss “mulled wine” this Christmas
Germany’s strict lockdown measures have put the lid on one remnant of seasonal frivolity: “Gluehwein” or mulled wine, a staple of Christmas markets normally served in steaming mugs on cold days in town squares around the nation. A blanket outdoor alcohol ban, starting mid-week, was announced on Sunday among measures to curb the coronavirus second wave which has hit the mulled wine too. Authorities have warned that the offenders would be fined. Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is a beverage usually made with red wine along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins. It is served hot or warm and is alcoholic, although there ... Read more