The drink first appeared in Sweden and Finland during the late Middle Ages, when cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and orange peel began to be added to the wine. In the XVI-XVII centuries wine with honey and spices was warmed up and served as a warming drink during the cold winter time. The drink’s original name was “hippokras”, and later the name “glög” was given to it in Sweden at the end of the XVIII century. Now glögg is a traditional Scandinavian mulled wine for parties and winter meetings with friends.
Ingredients
- Dry red wine — 750 ml.
- Whiskey — 350 ml
- Sugar — 100 g.
- Ginger (root) — 30 g.
- Chopped almonds — 3 tbs.
- Raisins — 50 g
- Orange — peal – 1 pc.
- Cinnamon — 2 sticks
- Cardamon — 1 tbs.
- Clove —8 sticks
- Anis — 3 stars
Yoy can use white wine, cider or apple juice instead of red wine. In this case glög colour will be white. Lingonberry or blackcurrant juice is suitable as a basic ingredient for non-alcoholic glög.
How to make Scandinavian Glögg
Step 1. Combine whiskey, wine, sugar, zest, raisins, almonds, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a saucepan. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
Step 2. Remove from the heat and let it brew for 1 hour, than heat Scandinavian Glögg again. When it is ready, pour the mulled wine into the mugs and serve with orange or lemon slice.
Enjoy your meal!
