Glgi Spice Mixture for White Wine
Transform your holiday gatherings with this irresistible Glögi Spice Mixture for White Wine, a fragrant blend of warming spices and bright citrus that turns any white wine into a cozy winter classic. Featuring the aromatic interplay of cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and fennel seeds, this recipe is elevated with fresh ginger, orange zest, and a touch of vanilla bean for a perfectly balanced flavor. The spice mixture is simmered and steeped to perfection, creating a flavorful infusion that’s easy to combine with your favorite dry white wine for an effortless yet sophisticated mulled wine experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, this warming beverage is ideal for festive soirées, intimate dinners, or a comforting night by the fire. Garnish with fresh orange slices or cinnamon sticks for a final elegant touch. Perfect for entertaining, this Glögi recipe is your go-to for spreading seasonal cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole Cloves
- 6 pods Cardamom pods
- 2 whole Star anise
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 1 2-inch piece Fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 whole Vanilla bean
Instructions
Step 1: Break the cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces and lightly crush the cardamom pods to release their aroma.
Step 2: Slice the fresh ginger into thin rounds.
Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, fennel seeds, sliced ginger, orange zest, lemon zest, and the sugar.
Step 4: Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan.
Step 5: Add 1 cup of water to the mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Remove from heat and allow the spice mixture to steep for an additional 10 minutes to intensify the flavors.
Step 7: Strain the spice mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
Step 8: To prepare Glögi, combine the strained spice mixture with a bottle of dry white wine in a saucepan. Gently heat over low to medium heat until warmed through (do not boil).
Step 9: Serve in mugs or heatproof glasses, optionally garnished with fresh orange slices or additional cinnamon sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.7 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 526 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
