Glogg (mulled wine)

You can easily add northern European flair with seasonal drinks like glogg. Don’t be put off by the unappetizing pronunciation—glogg is simply a mulled wine popular in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Red wine is heated with cinnamon, cloves and stronger spirits ranging from vodka to aquavit or cognac, for an added festive kick.

Serves: 6

2 ¼ cups port wine

2 ¼ cups red wine

1 cup water

½ cup sugar

1 stick cinnamon

1 small piece fresh ginger

6 cloves

6 whole cardamom pods

1 sliced orange

1 cup brandy or aquavit

1. Combine port wine, red wine, water and sugar in a pan over low heat.

2. Tie spices into a piece of cheesecloth, then hit with a mallet until bruised.

3. Put spice bag and orange into wine mixture and simmer just below boiling point for 15 minutes. Remove spices and pour brandy into the hot mixture.

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