Glogg Mulled Wine

Embrace the cozy warmth of Scandinavian winters with this decadent Glogg Mulled Wine recipe, a festive blend of bold red wine, rich port or Madeira, and a splash of vodka for extra cheer. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise, along with citrusy orange peel, this traditional Swedish holiday drink delivers layers of comforting flavor. Sweetened to perfection with sugar and finished with raisins and blanched almonds, it’s the perfect cold-weather treat for gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire. Ready in just 40 minutes, this spiced mulled wine is served warm, making it an inviting centerpiece for any festive occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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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
120 ml Vodka
100 g Sugar
1 piece Orange peel
2 sticks Cinnamon stick
12 pods Cardamom pods
10 pieces Cloves
2 pieces Star anise
50 g Raisins
50 g Almonds (blanched and peeled)
250 ml Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the water, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the spices.

Step 3

Add the sugar to the pot and stir until dissolved.

Step 4

Pour in the red wine and port wine. Heat the mixture over low heat, ensuring it does not come to a boil. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add the vodka, raisins, and almonds to the pot. Stir to combine and heat through for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the orange peel, cinnamon sticks, and other solid spices from the pot using a slotted spoon.

Step 7

Serve the Glogg warm in heatproof glasses or mugs, making sure to include a few raisins and almonds in each serving.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1620 grams (1620.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2148

Total Fat 29.90g	38%
Saturated Fat 2.60g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 125mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 218.50g	79%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 163.20g
Protein 16.50g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 545mg	42%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 2397mg	51%

*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: 22.3%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 72.3%