Mulled Wine (Glögg) Recipe
Swedish · Beverage · 25 min total
A traditional Swedish mulled wine, perfect for warming up during cold winter months. This recipe combines red wine with spices and citrus for a fragrant, festive drink.
5
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
220
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
- 1/2 cup vodka or aquavit (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 5 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 piece fresh ginger (about 1 inch), sliced
- 1 strip orange zest (about 3 inches)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the red wine, vodka (if using), sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, ginger, and orange zest.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling (about 170°F or 75°C). Do not let it boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture steep for at least 15 minutes, up to 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Strain the mulled wine through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot or heatproof pitcher, discarding the solids.
- Serve warm in mugs or small glasses, garnishing each serving with a few raisins and almonds.
Tips
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the wine with grape juice and omit the vodka.
- Leftover glögg can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- Serve with gingerbread cookies or pepparkakor for a classic pairing.
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