Glögg

Ingredients

• 4 oz Red Wine
• 1 oz Port
• 0.5 oz Aquavit
• 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
• Orange peel · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.

2. 2

   Combine the red wine, port, simple syrup, a cinnamon stick, two cloves, and a strip of orange peel in a small saucepan.

3. 3

   Warm gently for 5 minutes without boiling.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and stir in the aquavit.

5. 5

   Strain into the warmed glass and garnish with the orange peel.

The Story

Glögg is the Scandinavian mulled wine, traditionally served at Christmas. It is red wine warmed with sugar and spices and fortified with port or a clear spirit such as aquavit, and often served with raisins and almonds.