Glögg is hot, spiced wine, perfect for cold winter evenings. Just follow this easy Glogg recipe to make your own great-tasting spiced wine. Variations are optional and add great personalized taste to your own “Glögg”!
Step One
INGREDIENTS - 1 bottle of red wine. 0.5 Liter inexpensive brandy or vodka. 10 cardamom pods. 1 cinnamon stick (broken down). 1/2 orange peel (dried or fresh). 1/2 lbs sugar (regular or lumps). Optional additions: 5 cloves, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup almonds, 5 dried figs.
Step Two
PREPARATION - Heat the wine and brandy spices, fruit, and nuts in a pot (and any optional additions you might like.)
Step Three
Be careful not to boil the mixture; just let it simmer for about 45 minutes.
Step Four
Then, strain through a cloth to remove all additions.
Step Five
Serve your Glogg hot over lumped sugar (or with regular granulated sugar).
Step Six
Optional: You can also serve the Glogg with raisons or almonds. If you'd like the drink to be stronger, use more brandy.
Step Seven
This Glogg recipe makes approx 1.5 Liter (close to 1/2 gallon).