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Glögg is the traditional drink in Sweden and Finland during the six weeks leading up to December 25-a cold, dark time of year in Scandinavia. This glögg recipe resembles a variety of historical mulled wines, such as wassail and gluwein. Ingredients:
2 cups water or orange juice |
1 (3-inch) piece orange rind |
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced |
2 cinnamon sticks |
6 whole cloves |
5 whole allspice |
2 cardamom pods, bruised |
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise |
1 (750-ml) bottle red wine, such as burgundy |
1/2 cup sugar |
garnishes: blanched almonds, golden raisins |
Directions:
1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a pot over medium heat. Bring mixture to a simmer, being careful not to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Strain mixture, and serve immediately, or gently reheat before serving. (If you prefer a stronger flavor, steep spices longer before straining.) Garnish, if desired.
2. Note: For a nonalcoholic version, use water or orange juice, and substitute 3 cups Concord grape juice for the wine. Omit sugar, and follow glögg procedure.
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