Glögi - Finnish Mulled Wine

Glögi is traditionally made by heating up sweetened red wine with spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg. We make this every Christams and it's just delicious.

serves 8

what you need

for the glögi

1 bottle fruity red wine

500 ml red grape juice

200 ml brandy

4 cinnamon sticks

5 cloves

5 allspice berries

7 cardamom pods

3 star anise

1/2 cup brown sugar

A few pieces organic orange peel

for serving

Raisins

Blanched almonds

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what to do

Pour the wine and juice into a saucepan and hat the mixture up on medium heat. Do not let it boil. Add the sugar and spices and mix thoroughly making sure all the sugar dissolves, and let steep of a low heat for 15 minutes with the lid on. 

to serve

Strain the glögi and add the brandy. Serve immediately, adding a few raisins and blanched almonds to each glass.

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