Swedish Glögg
This Swedish Glögg is a 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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons blanched almonds (skins removed) chopped
- 1 tablespoon cardamom pods
- 2 tablespoons ginger root peeled and chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 8 whole cloves
- orange slices as a garnish
- star anise as a garnish
Instructions
- Combine the wine, sugar, orange zest, raisins, almonds, cardamom pods, ginger root, cinnamon stick and cloves in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Lower the heat and let it gently simmer for 10 minutes.1 bottle red wine, ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons orange zest, 2 tablespoons raisins, 2 tablespoons blanched almonds (skins removed), 1 tablespoon cardamom pods, 2 tablespoons ginger root, 1 cinnamon stick, 8 whole cloves
- Remove from heat and let it stand for a couple of minutes. Strain the liquid to remove the spices, nuts and raisins.
- Ladle into heat-proof glasses or mugs. Garnish with orange slices and star anise. Serve! (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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Notes
- Straining tip: To strain the glögg you can use a mesh strainer, slotted spoon or just pick them out with tongs.
- Fridge storage: Store leftovers, once they've cooled, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat the glögg gently on the stove over low or medium-low heat. You can also reheat it in a slow cooker on low.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 169mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.6mg
