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Mulled wine is a beverage typically made with red wine that has been diluted with water, sweetened with sugar, and flavored with spices such as cloves and cinnamon. It is served hot. The term "mulled" refers to the process of heating, sweetening, and flavoring a beverage like wine or cider with spices. In German, this drink is known as glühwein, which translates to "mulled wine". The word "mulled" can also mean to reduce something to fine particles, but in the context of beverages, it specifically refers to the preparation method described.1234

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