Glogg Swedish Mulled Red Wine My Swedish Mother in Law's

Warm up your winter gatherings with this authentic Swedish glögg, a traditional mulled red wine recipe passed down from my Swedish mother-in-law. Crafted with a harmonious blend of dry red wine, velvety port, and a hint of vodka, this festive concoction is infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, enhanced by the bright zest of orange peel. Sweetened to perfection and studded with raisins and blanched almonds, this cozy drink is simmered low and slow to let the flavors meld beautifully. Perfect for holiday entertaining or a cozy night by the fire, this easy homemade glögg recipe is sure to transport you to the heart of Sweden with every sip. Serve it warm in heat-resistant mugs for an unforgettable holiday treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

750 ml Dry red wine
250 ml Port wine
100 ml Vodka
100 g Granulated sugar
10 units Cardamom pods
10 units Cloves
2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
1 peel Orange peel
50 g Raisins
50 g Blanched almonds

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the dry red wine, port wine, and vodka.

Step 2

Add the granulated sugar, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel to the saucepan.

Step 3

Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.

Step 4

Once the sugar is fully dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the spices steep for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the spices.

Step 6

Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and add the raisins and blanched almonds.

Step 7

Gently reheat the glogg over low heat until it is warm, but avoid boiling.

Step 8

Serve the glogg in heat-resistant glasses or mugs, making sure to include a few raisins and almonds in each serving. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1334.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2234.1

Total Fat 28.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 129.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 178.0g
Protein 14.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 450.2mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2462.2mg	0%

*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: 20.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 74.5%