Christmas Drinks · Drinks

Glögg

Glögg is hot, mulled or spiced wine from Sweden, perfect for cold winter evenings. Variations are optional and add great personalized taste to your own!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Swedish
Keyword: Christmas

Equipment

  • pot
  • pitcher
  • cheese cloth
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 750 mL red wine
  • 1 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 fresh orange peel (or 2 tbsp if dried)
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 5 cardamom pods (or 1 tsp if ground)

Instructions

  • Mix the wine, brandy, spices, fruit, and nuts in a pot (and any optional additions you might like)
  • Heat the mixture for about 45 minutes, being careful not to boil the alcohol away — just let it simmer on a very low heat setting
  • Strain through cheese cloth to remove all additions.
  • Serve the Glögg with raisins and almonds added back, and floating in it.