Danish Gløgg
Make this delicious Danish Gløgg for an easy holiday cocktail! It's cozy, warming and super simple to mix together.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 195kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat, stir together water, sugar, cloves cinnamon sticks, almonds, raisins and lemon peel. Bring to a boil.
- Add lemon juice and red wine. Reduce heat to medium. Heat the wine mixture to 180°F (80°C), about 5-10 minutes. (Above that temperature, the alcohol will begin to cook out. We simply want to warm it.)
- Reduce heat to low and let flavors infuse for 15 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- When ready to serve, warm on low heat. Serve in mugs or insulated glasses. Garnish with an orange wedge and/or a cinnamon stick.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Be sure to remove the fruits and spices, especially the lemon peel, which can add bitterness.
Notes
Spice is nice: But don’t use ground spices in place of whole spices in this recipe (unless you don't mind straining them out). They will settle at the bottom and create a gritty texture in your drink.
Watch the temperature: Don't let the pot of wine hit a rolling boil. A small simmer is all you need to meld the warm spices and delicious red wine together. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature!
Making for a party? Be sure that you give it a quick stir every so often to keep everything well mixed together. Keep the heat on low and a lid on the pot so it doesn’t evaporate away. You can also transfer it to a slow cooker and keep on the "warm" setting.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
