Glögg with almonds, raisins and spices
4 servings
5 minutes
Glögg is a drink made from hot wine with added sugar and spices. In Sweden, it is drunk exclusively before Christmas from special small cups and with the obligatory raisins and peeled almonds. Glögg is traditionally served with gingerbread cookies and blue cheese.
Calories487.7kcal
Proteins6.6grams
Fats14.8grams
Carbohydrates47.5grams
Dry red wine
750
ml
Honey
100
g
Cinnamon sticks
2
pc
Cloves
1
pc
Cardamom
2
pc
Oranges
1
pc
Cognac (brandy)
50
g
Raisins
100
g
Blanched almonds
100
g
1
Pour wine and cognac into a pot, heat to 60–70 degrees. The boiling point of alcohol is 78 degrees, so do not heat above this temperature, or the alcohol will evaporate.
- Dry red wine: 750 ml
- Cognac (brandy): 50 g
2
Add the remaining ingredients, only the zest of the orange is needed. Turn off the heat and let it steep for at least thirty minutes. When the drink is ready, heat it up, strain it, and serve.
- Honey: 100 g
- Cinnamon sticks: 2 pieces
- Cloves: 1 piece
- Cardamom: 2 pieces
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Raisins: 100 g
- Blanched almonds: 100 g
3
Before pouring into small glass cups, you can first add some almonds and raisins.
- Raisins: 100 g
- Blanched almonds: 100 g
