Winter Warmer Glögg

This potent and aromatic Swedish spiced wine, known as Glögg, is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly winter evening. With its rich blend of red wine, port, and vodka infused with fragrant spices, it's sure to brighten even the darkest night.

Winter Warmer Glögg

A potent and aromatic Swedish spiced wine, Glögg is the perfect winter warmer with its rich blend of red wine, port, and vodka infused with fragrant spices.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups port
  • 1 1/2 cups vodka
  • 6 pods green cardamom
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 peel of orange
  • 1-2 sticks cinnamon
  • Blanched almonds, sliced
  • Brown raisins

Instructions

  1. In a small nonreactive pot, combine the red wine, port, and vodka.
  2. Add the green cardamom, cloves, orange peel, and cinnamon to the pot.
  3. Gently warm the mixture over low heat, being careful not to let it boil.
  4. Allow the glögg to steep for at least 20 minutes, the longer the better.
  5. To serve, place a few pieces of sliced almonds and a few raisins in a heatproof glass or cup.
  6. Ladle the warm glögg over the almonds and raisins and enjoy.