Glogg

Warm up your winter nights with glögg, a classic Scandinavian mulled wine that’s rich, spiced, and irresistibly festive. This traditional holiday drink combines the bold flavors of red wine, port or Madeira, and a splash of vodka with the warming spices of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, all gently simmered to aromatic perfection. Sweetened with granulated sugar and infused with bright citrus notes from orange peel, glögg is the ultimate cozy indulgence. Serve it piping hot, ladled over plump raisins and crunchy blanched almonds for an extra touch of texture and flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for gatherings, adding a nostalgic, heartwarming touch to any holiday celebration. Keywords: glögg recipe, Scandinavian mulled wine, holiday drink, spiced wine, winter warmers.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 750 ml red wine
• 250 ml port or Madeira wine
• 100 ml vodka
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 8 pieces whole cloves
• 6 pieces cardamom pods
• 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
• 1 piece orange peel
• 50 g raisins
• 50 g blanched almonds

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, port or Madeira wine, sugar, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Do not let it come to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the wine.

Step 4

Add the vodka to the saucepan and stir to combine. Heat for another 5 minutes, but do not bring to a boil.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the glogg into a clean pot, discarding the spices and orange peel.

Step 6

To serve, place a spoonful of raisins and blanched almonds into each mug or heatproof glass, then ladle the warm glogg over them.

Step 7

Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy a cozy, festive treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1315 grams (1315.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1984

Total Fat 25.40g	33%
Saturated Fat 1.90g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 60mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 199.60g	73%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 163.40g
Protein 13.50g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 329mg	25%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2059mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.1%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 73.9%