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Ingredients

Traditional Glogg Recipe //

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Zest from an orange
  • 2 Tablespoons raisins
  • 2 Tablespoons slivered blanched almonds
  • 1 Tablespoon cardamom pods smashed
  • A fresh pieces of sliced fresh ginger
  • 1 stick cinnamon broken
  • 8-10 cloves
  • 1 bottle red wine I use a $9 red blend

Garnish //

  • Sliced orange
  • slivered blanched almonds
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Raisins
  • Amaretto
  • Bourbon
  • Vodka

Instructions

  • Add sugar, orange zest, raisins, almonds, cardamom pods, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to a medium saucepan. Pour in wine.
  • Simmer until wine reaches 175°. Or until the sugar has dissolved completely.
  • Remove from heat and let stand one hour.
  • Pour through a sieve. Pour into a bottle for another time or ladle straight in cups.
  • Garnish with a few raisins, almonds, orange slices, and a cinnamon stick. Optional, but always a good idea, add a splash of amaretto, vodka, or bourbon.