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The Best Gløgg (Norwegian Mulled Wine)

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Ingredients

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The Best Gløgg (Norwegian Mulled Wine)

2 cinnamon stickslightly crushed

12 green cardamom podslightly crushed

8 whole cloves

1 inch piece gingerthinly sliced

1 orangepeeled

750 milliliters dry red wine

1 cup bourbon or vodka

½ cup sugarplus more to taste

1 tbsp vanilla extract

½ cup blanched almondssliced

½ cup dried cranberries or raisins

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, ginger, and orange peel in a spice bag or the center of a square of cheesecloth. Tie up with kitchen twine, if necessary.

In a large saucepan, mix the red wine, bourbon or vodka, sugar, and vanilla. Add the spice bag, nuts, and raisins or cranberries. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is steaming. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Do not let it come to a simmer or boil). Taste and add more sugar 2 Tablespoons at a time, if needed.

Remove from heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let it steep for at least 1 hour and up to 3-4 hours.

Gently reheat the gløgg on the stove right before serving. Keep warm on very low heat. Ladle the wine into mugs with little spoons for snacking on the nuts and fruit.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Lightly toast the cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and ginger in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding to the wine to intensify their aromatic oils and deepen the flavor complexity.
Infuse Low and Slow ⏱️
Heat the gløgg gently over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes without boiling to allow spices and dried fruit to fully infuse while preserving the alcohol content and preventing bitter flavors from developing.
Make-Ahead Advantage 📦
Prepare gløgg 1-3 days in advance and store in the refrigerator—the flavors meld and intensify significantly over time, making it even better for serving at parties.
Strain Before Serving 🥤
Gently strain the gløgg through cheesecloth before serving to remove spices and prevent a gritty texture, while keeping the plump almonds and dried fruit as delightful garnishes in individual cups.
Balance Your Citrus Zest 🍊
Add fresh orange zest just before serving rather than at the start to preserve its bright, sharp notes and prevent them from becoming muted during the long infusion process.