Glogg Mulled Wine
Embrace the cozy warmth of Scandinavian winters with this decadent Glogg Mulled Wine recipe, a festive blend of bold red wine, rich port or Madeira, and a splash of vodka for extra cheer. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise, along with citrusy orange peel, this traditional Swedish holiday drink delivers layers of comforting flavor. Sweetened to perfection with sugar and finished with raisins and blanched almonds, it’s the perfect cold-weather treat for gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire. Ready in just 40 minutes, this spiced mulled wine is served warm, making it an inviting centerpiece for any festive occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Red wine
- 250 ml Port or Madeira wine
- 120 ml Vodka
- 100 g Sugar
- 1 piece Orange peel
- 2 sticks Cinnamon stick
- 12 pods Cardamom pods
- 10 pieces Cloves
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 50 g Raisins
- 50 g Almonds (blanched and peeled)
- 250 ml Water
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the water, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the spices.
Add the sugar to the pot and stir until dissolved.
Pour in the red wine and port wine. Heat the mixture over low heat, ensuring it does not come to a boil. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
Add the vodka, raisins, and almonds to the pot. Stir to combine and heat through for another 5 minutes.
Remove the orange peel, cinnamon sticks, and other solid spices from the pot using a slotted spoon.
Serve the Glogg warm in heatproof glasses or mugs, making sure to include a few raisins and almonds in each serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.5 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2397 mg | 51% | |
*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.
