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Traditional Swedish Glögg (Spiced Mulled Wine)

Beverage🥤Cocktail 🍸 Scandinavian 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴Swedish 🇸🇪 Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱

Traditional Swedish Glögg (Spiced Mulled Wine) layers warm notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves with citrusy orange zest, creating a richly perfumed sip. Fortified with port and brandy, and finished with plump raisins and blanched almonds, it’s cozy, slightly sweet, and gently warming. Serve during winter gatherings or holiday evenings when you want a festive, aromatic drink.

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyMedium
Traditional Swedish Glögg (Spiced Mulled Wine)
  1. 1

    In a pot, bring water to a boil with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest; stir in sugar until it dissolves. Remove from the heat and let it steep for 8 hours to overnight.

  2. 2

    Put raisins and almonds in a large saucepan. Strain the sugar water into the raisins, then add the Muscatel, port, and brandy. Set over medium-high heat and warm until hot but not simmering.

  3. 3

    Serve warm in a mug, placing some fruit and almonds in each cup.

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