Glogg
Warm up your winter nights with glögg, a classic Scandinavian mulled wine that’s rich, spiced, and irresistibly festive. This traditional holiday drink combines the bold flavors of red wine, port or Madeira, and a splash of vodka with the warming spices of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, all gently simmered to aromatic perfection. Sweetened with granulated sugar and infused with bright citrus notes from orange peel, glögg is the ultimate cozy indulgence. Serve it piping hot, ladled over plump raisins and crunchy blanched almonds for an extra touch of texture and flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for gatherings, adding a nostalgic, heartwarming touch to any holiday celebration. Keywords: glögg recipe, Scandinavian mulled wine, holiday drink, spiced wine, winter warmers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml red wine
- 250 ml port or Madeira wine
- 100 ml vodka
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 8 pieces whole cloves
- 6 pieces cardamom pods
- 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
- 1 piece orange peel
- 50 g raisins
- 50 g blanched almonds
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, port or Madeira wine, sugar, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel.
Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Do not let it come to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the wine.
Add the vodka to the saucepan and stir to combine. Heat for another 5 minutes, but do not bring to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the glogg into a clean pot, discarding the spices and orange peel.
To serve, place a spoonful of raisins and blanched almonds into each mug or heatproof glass, then ladle the warm glogg over them.
Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy a cozy, festive treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.6 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2059 mg | 44% | |
*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.
