Glogg Spices, Gift Bag

Make your own gløgg / mulled wine/gluhwine

In the Nordic countries, hot wine has been a common drink since at least the 16th century. The original form of glögg, a spiced liquor, was consumed by messengers and postmen who travelled on horseback or skis in cold weather. Since the early 19th century, glögg has been a common winter drink, mixed and warmed sometimes with a splash of harder spirits.

It is served hot or warm and is alcoholic, although there are non-alcoholic versions of it. It is a traditional drink during winter, especially around Christmas

Ingredients

Part 1

Cinnamon sticks

Cloves

Cardamom Pods

Part 2

Raisins

Almonds
 

You will also need (not in the bag)

1 bottle of red wine

2 dl of water

The peel and the juice of an orange

2 dl of brown sugar 

How to make it:

Remove the spices from bag 1 and mix with the orange juice, orange peel, water and sugar in a pot. Boil with the lid on for about 1/2 hour at an even temperature.

Remove the orange peel and the spices from the pot. Add the red wine. Heat the brew and add more sugar if needed.

Add the raisins and almonds and serve the gløgg in thick glasses with a slice of orange. ENJOY!