TRADITIONAL SWEDISH GLOGG

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I grew up associating the smell of this with the Holidays - my mother is Swedish and always made this for the grownups. When I was 10 she let me taste, and when I was in my teens I was allowed 1 very small demi-tasse on Christmas Eve. Sweeten to your own tastes, garnish as you like. We always had slivered almonds and dried...

Provided by Jennifer Chaiken

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c good burgundy
1 c port (tawny for a drier flavor, ruby for sweeter)
1/2 c brandy
1/4 c angostura bitters
2 cinnamon sticks and a few cardamom pods (3? 4?)
1/4 to 1/2 c sugar, to taste
for garnish: dried currants or raisins, almond slivers

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all liquid ingredients in a 2qt saucepan. Turn on heat to low.
  • 2. Add cinnamon and cardamom, heat just long enough to bring steam to rise.
  • 3. Add sugar to taste, stir until dissolved. If using a slow-cooker, you can just leave it on warm at this point with a ladle ready to serve.
  • 4. To serve, put a few currants or raisins, a couple of almonds in the bottom of demi-tasse cups (espresso cups). Ladle the punch over the garnish. Drink up!
  • 5. A note of warning: This tastes very mild and innocent, and you're drinking from these little, tiny cups. Be very mindful of how much you're drinking - it packs a wallop!

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