Glögg
Swedish mulled wine with aquavit and spice, served with raisins and almonds at Christmas.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 16% ABV
Ingredients
- 150 ml Dry red wine
- 30 ml Aquavit
- 15 ml Cinnamon syrup
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- Orange peel (garnish)
- Cinnamon stick (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 150 ml dry red wine into the glass
- Pour 30 ml aquavit into the glass
- Pour 15 ml cinnamon syrup into the glass
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Warm gently. Never let it boil.
About the Glögg
Glögg is the Scandinavian Christmas version of mulled wine. Spiced wine has been drunk in Sweden for centuries, and it is still served in December with raisins, almonds and gingerbread.
The hot drink family. Hot drinks of spirit, sugar, spice and hot water were common in Britain and America by the 1700s, as a remedy against cold and illness. The toddy took its name from a palm-sap drink in India. Mulled wine, hot buttered rum and the Tom and Jerry carried the tradition into Victorian times.
Glögg FAQ
What's in a Glögg?
150 ml dry red wine, 30 ml aquavit, 15 ml cinnamon syrup, 10 ml sugar syrup, garnished with orange peel and cinnamon stick.
How strong is a Glögg?
About 16% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Glögg?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Glögg in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
