Glögg

A traditional swedisch mulled wine variation.

Course Drinks

Cuisine swedish

Keyword wine

Prep Time 1

Servings

Calories 223kcal

Cost $11 ($2.75 per serving)

1 bottle Dry red wine (semi-dry will also be okay, but don't go for sweet)
3 oz Aquavit or other high proof spirit (Aquavit or Schnapps for those who want to keep it traditional. But Vodka or Dark Rum (my favorite) are good options, too.)
4 sticks Cinnamon
10 pods Green cardamom
15 Cloves
5 slices Orange
Orange peel
2 oz Fine sugar

Pour the Aquavit into a jar and add two cinnamon sticks, five cardamom pods, five cloves, and the orange peel. Let it sit for a day, or better for five days. If your Glögg party is on short notice, a few hours will do, too.
3 oz Aquavit or other high proof spirit
Then, pour the Aquavit together with the wine and remaining spices in your pot. Add all remaining spices, the orange slices, and the sugar. Now warm up to approx. 180°F (80°C) and stir your mixture until the sugar fully dissolves. Keep it on low heat for about 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to boil the content as that would cause the alcohol to evaporate.
3 oz Aquavit or other high proof spirit, 4 sticks Cinnamon, 10 pods Green cardamom, 15 Cloves, 5 slices Orange, 2 oz Fine sugar, Orange peel
Now, use your stainer and the second pot to remove all spices and fruit remains.
Serve in a glass cup with raisins and blanched slivered almonds.
By the way, the spices above also make a beautiful Glögg Syrup, a variation of our Christmas-Glühwein-syrup.