After a few hours spent gliding down ski slopes in true, dashing MurdockMan style, or rather after reaching a mountain peak in a cable car and feeling a little chilly from the ride all the same, a hot glass of Glühwein is always going to be in order from the nearest bar. The traditional German/Austrian hot drink may be most commonly associated with ski resorts and winter retreats, but we don't think such a delicious and enjoyable cocktail should be so exclusively restricted by altitude.

A drink heavily inspired by St Moritz, the birthplace of British alpine adventure in winter and an ideal tipple for any festive evening spent indoors by a roaring fire, we've spoken with wine expert and Swiss MurdockMan Michael Sager-Wilde who offered us his very own recipe for creating excellent, bold, fruity Glühwein in the comfort of your own kitchen...

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