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Cinnamon orange glogg in 2 glasses, almonds on the side, wooden background, cinnamon sticks wrapped in a bow.
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Cinnamon & Orange Glögg

Glögg is a Swedish variation of mulled wine best served hot and shared with some great company on a cold Christmas night. If you are looking for a new addition to your holiday traditions, try this recipe.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Swedish
Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 175kcal
Author Joss D

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp. orange zest
  • 2 tbsp. raisins
  • 2 tbsp. blanched almonds (skin removed) chopped
  • 1 tbsp. cardamom seeds
  • 2 tbsp. ginger root
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 8 cloves
  • Orange slices as a garnish
  • Star anise as a garnish
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Instructions

  • Combine the wine, sugar, orange zest, raisins, almonds, cardamom seeds, ginger root, cinnamon stick and cloves into a large pot. Bring to medium heat and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it stand for a couple of minutes.
  • Strain to remove spices and garnish with orange slices and star anise. (You may also reserve the raisins and almonds and return them to the glögg.They can be eaten directly out of the glögg with a spoon.)

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Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 169mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.6mg