Glögg
Wine · Glögg cup
Sweden's mulled wine — red wine and aquavit warmed with cardamom, clove, orange peel, raisins, and almonds. The Nordic winter ritual; served in tiny cups with spoons for the boozy raisins at the bottom.
| Glass | Glögg cup |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 16% |
| Category | hot |
| Flavor | spiced, warm, nordic, winter |
Ingredients
- Dry Red Wine5 oz
- Aquavit1 oz
- Cardamom Pods3 pieces
- Whole Cloves4 pieces
- Cinnamon Stick1 piece
- Orange Peel1 strip
- Raisins1 tbsp
- Blanched Almonds1 tsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
Method
- Combine wine, aquavit, spices, orange peel, raisins, and sugar in saucepan
- Warm over very low heat 30 minutes — never let boil
- Strain into small mug, include a spoonful of raisins and a few almonds
- Garnish with orange peel
Pro Tips
- Start the spice infusion in aquavit only, overnight at room temp — then add wine the next day. Cleaner, brighter spice notes.
- Give guests a tiny spoon; the boozy raisins and almonds at the bottom are the best part.
- Use cardamom PODS, not ground — crack them with the back of a knife to release oil.