Glögg - How to Make Swedish Mulled Wine with Red Wine, Brandy & Spices

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine offers a similar flavor without alcohol.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: cognac

Apple juice provides sweetness and flavor without the alcohol.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and depth.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: cinnamon powder

Ground cinnamon is more accessible and easier to use.

Chop the Candied Orange Peels and crack open Cardamom Pods.

Add the Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon, Apricots, and Candied Orange Peel to a cheesecloth and tie it with twine.

Pour the Red Wine into a pot and add Raisins, Almonds, and the cheesecloth.

Let steep at room temperature for 8-10 hours.

Slice the fresh Orange Peel and place it in a bowl covered with Brown Sugar, letting it sit at room temperature for 8-10 hours.

After steeping, warm the wine on medium heat without boiling.

Add the Orange Peel and Sugar, stirring until the Sugar dissolves.

Remove from heat and stir in the Brandy.

Fish out the cheesecloth bag and discard it.

Optionally, light the wine on fire for a brief moment before extinguishing it.

Keep warm on low heat or in a Crockpot set to warm.

Serve in warm mugs with additional Raisins and Almonds.

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