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The Best Gløgg (Norwegian Mulled Wine)
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Instructions
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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.
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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.
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Remove from heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let it steep for at least 1 hour and up to 3-4 hours.
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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)
- Spice Infusion Magic 🌶️Toast whole spices like cardamom and cloves in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds before adding to the wine to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Fruit Soaking Technique 🍇Soak dried cranberries or raisins in bourbon for at least an hour before adding to the gløgg to intensify their flavor and alcohol absorption.
- Almond Roasting Hack 🥜Lightly toast blanched almonds in a dry skillet until golden brown to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the final drink.
- Low and Slow Brewing 🍷Never let the gløgg boil - keep the temperature just below simmering to preserve the wine's delicate flavors and prevent alcohol evaporation.
- Make-Ahead Flavor Bomb 🕰️Prepare the spice mixture and let it steep in the wine for 24-48 hours in the refrigerator for a more intense and well-developed flavor profile.
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Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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