GLöGG

Glögg image

Steeped in Swedish tradition, this spicy fruit drink gets its punch from red wine, brandy and vodka.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

10 whole cloves
7 cardamom pods, crushed
2 sticks cinnamon
1 piece (about 1/2 inch) gingerroot, if desired
2 cups water
10 whole blanched almonds, cut lengthwise in half
1 3/4 cups raisins
1 cup pitted large prune
1 orange, cut into fourths
2 bottles (750 ml each) dry red wine
1 3/4 cups brandy
1 1/3 cups vodka
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

Tie cloves, cardamom pods and seeds, cinnamon and gingerroot in cheesecloth bag. Heat spice bag, water, almonds, raisins, prunes and orange to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
Remove spice bag, prunes and orange. (Reserve prunes for eating if desired.) Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and heat over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble. Ladle almond half and a few raisins into each cup before filling with hot glögg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg