Traditional Swedish Glögg

Traditional Swedish Glögg

from thespruceeats.com
17 min

Sweet, warm, and spicy, traditional glögg is Sweden's seasonal mulled wine gift to chilly souls around the globe.

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups bourbon, or vodka, optional
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons raisins, more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon green cardamom pods
  • 2 tablespoons sliced ginger root
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons blanched, slivered almonds
  • Orange slices, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Combine 1 bottle red wine, 1 1/2 cups bourbon or vodka (if using), 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons orange zest, 2 tablespoons raisins, 1 tablespoon green cardamom pods, 2 tablespoons sliced ginger root, 1 stick cinnamon stick, and 8 whole cloves into a 2- to 3-quart pot. Heat to 175 F (77 C) and let simmer for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from the heat and let stand and steep for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Strain to remove the fruit and spices and gently reheat the punch.

  5. 5

    Add 2 tablespoons blanched, slivered almonds and raisins to each serving glass and garnish with a slice of orange, and serve.