Author Notes
This recipe is adapted from the Swedish side of my family’s cookbook. Glögg, pronounced like glug, is powerful stuff. A drink that warms the soul on cold winter nights (or days depending on your drinking habits), it’s what I would call a mulled wine/Scandinavian Long Island Iced Tea.
The theory that alcohol helps to cure a cold may have been debunked. But I once heard that Glögg can at least make you forget about how bad you feel, at least for a little while. —Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
Ingredients
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1 - 750 milliliters
bottle, dry red wine
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1 cup
white rum
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1 cup
bourbon
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1/2 cup
brandy
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3/4 cup
sugar
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3/4 cup
dark raisins
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1/4 cup
slivered almonds, no skins (or blanched)
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1
entire orange peel
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1
cinnamon stick
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1/4 teaspoon
whole cloves
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5
cardamon pods
Directions
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In a large stainless-steel or enameled pot over medium-low heat, combine all of the ingredients. (Do not use an aluminum or copper pot since the metal can impart a metallic taste while the alcohol is warming).
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Allow to warm until small bubbles form along the edges. (Make sure the mixture does not boil. Boiling will decrease the alcohol content).
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Carefully strain the solids from the liquid. Serve and enjoy!
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