Traditional Swedish Glögg
Sweet, warm and spicy, traditional glögg is Sweden's seasonal mulled wine gift to chilly souls around the globe.
- Preparation:
- Cooking:
- Total:
- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1bottle red wine
- Optional: 1 1/2 cup of bourbon (or vodka)
- ½cup sugar
- 2tablespoons orange zest
- 2tablespoons raisins (plus 1 teaspoon for serving)
- 1tablespoon cardamom pods (green)
- 2tablespoons ginger root (sliced)
- 1stick cinnamon
- 8cloves
- 2tablespoons almonds ( blanched and slivered)
- Garnish: orange slices
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Combine the wine, bourbon or vodka (if using), sugar, orange zest, raisins, cardamom pods, ginger root, cinnamon stick, and cloves into a 2- to 3-quart pot. Heat to 175 F (77 C) and let simmer for 2 minutes.Step 3
Remove from the heat and let stand and steep for 1 hour.Step 4
Strain to remove the fruit and spices and gently reheat the punch.Step 5
Add a few slivered almonds and raisins to each serving glass and garnish with a slice of orange, and serve.