Glögg (Swedish Mulled Wine)
Glögg (Swedish Mulled Wine) is a traditional holiday cocktail made from red wine simmered with spices. Grab a glass today and raise it to celebrate the season!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Ingredients
For the Glögg Essence
- ⅓ cup vodka
- 15-20 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp cardamom pods
- 4 pieces pomelo or bitter orange peel fresh or dried
- 2 pieces of ginger fresh or dried
For the Glögg
- 1 cup caster sugar granulated sugar can be substituted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 750-ml bottle blended red wine
- 2-3 Tbsp raisins
- 2-3 Tbsp blanched slivered almonds
- {optional} orange slices for garnish
Instructions
For the Glögg Essence
- Using a small jar with a lid, add all of the essence ingredients (vodka, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, pomelo peel and ginger); stir until well combined.
- Seal jar and let sit for at least one week. (Ron’s tip: Give the jar of essence a shake every now and then.)
- When ready to make Glögg, strain the solids out of the essence; discard the solids.
For the Glögg
- Using a medium saucepan, add sugar, vanilla extract, red wine and essence; stir until well combined.
- Place over medium heat and heat until warm (~100-105°F). (Note: Do not let Glögg come to a boil.)
- Sprinkle raisins and slivered almonds into mugs or glasses. Pour warm Glögg on top. (At this point, the Glögg can be stored in the refrigerator and then just reheated for serving.)
- {Optional} Garnish glasses with orange peel before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
