Glögg

Name: Glögg
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: One 750-ml bottle dry and fruity red wine, like Pinot Noir or Zinfandel; One 750-ml bottle dry and fruity red wine, like Pinot Noir or Zinfandel; One 750-ml bottle dry and fruity red wine, like Pinot Noir or Zinfandel; One 750-ml bottle dry and fruity red wine, like Pinot Noir or Zinfandel; One 750-ml bottle port; Half 750-ml bottle cognac, brandy, rum, or vodka; Half 750-ml bottle cognac, brandy, rum, or vodka; Half 750-ml bottle cognac, brandy, rum, or vodka; Half 750-ml bottle cognac, brandy, rum, or vodka; Zest of 1 orange; 10 cardamom pods; 2 cinnamon sticks; 5 slices fresh ginger; Sugar to taste; 1 cup raisins, optional; 1 cup blanched almonds, optional

Preparation info

Makes 2 quarts , enough for about
8

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

Traditionally served at Christmas parties in Sweden and elsewhere, this is powerful stuff, as you can see by it’s ingredients. Nevertheless, it goes down easily, so be careful. The wine and port should be decent but obviously need not be fantastic; most of their flavors will be overwhelmed.

Ingredients

One 750-ml bottle dry and fruity red wine, like Pinot Noir or Zinfandel

Europe
Sweden
Drinks
Vegan
Gluten-free
Nordic
Scandinavia

Method

Combine the wine, port, spirit, orange zest, and spices in a saucepan, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight, at least 12 hours.
Strain the mixture, then reheat (do not boil) and add sugar. Add the raisins and almonds (you might put a teaspoonful in each glass if you’re u