Swedish Christmas Glogg with Cardamom
8 servings
10 minutes
Swedish Christmas glögg with cardamom is the embodiment of winter coziness and festive warmth. Its history roots in northern traditions where hot spiced drinks warmed long cold nights. This rich and aromatic glögg combines the tartness of red wine with spicy notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, along with the gentle sweetness of raisins and powdered sugar. Made with vodka, it acquires a characteristic warming effect. Glögg is served hot alongside mandarins and cinnamon or saffron buns, creating a perfect flavor combination. Nuts and berries added to the glass give it a special texture. This drink is a symbol of Swedish Christmas, bringing comfort and joy on frosty evenings.
1
Before serving, heat the pot with glögg over medium heat, bring to a boil, and then remove from heat. Strain through a sieve and pour into a pitcher.
- Dry red wine: 750 ml
- Vodka: 150 ml
- Cardamom pods: 12 pieces
- Cinnamon sticks: 2 pieces
- Cloves: 8 pieces
- Icing sugar: 25 g
2
Pour boiling water over raisins and almonds and drain the water.
- Raisins: 50 g
- Almond: 50 g
3
Pour the glögg into small cups, adding a few blanched nuts and berries to each.
- Almond: 50 g
4
Serve glögg hot with mandarins and sweet buns with cinnamon or saffron.
- Raisins: 50 g
- Almond: 50 g
5
Mix wine with vodka, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and powdered sugar. Let it steep covered at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
- Dry red wine: 750 ml
- Vodka: 150 ml
- Cardamom pods: 12 pieces
- Cinnamon sticks: 2 pieces
- Cloves: 8 pieces
- Icing sugar: 25 g
