🍷 Glögg
Scandinavian mulled wine, often with raisins, almonds and strong spirits.
Glögg is the Scandinavian version of mulled wine. It is drunk in the cold months, especially before Christmas. The base is red wine, heated gently with spices such as cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. It is warmed, not boiled, so that the alcohol is not lost.
What sets glögg apart from ordinary mulled wine is the extras. Raisins and peeled almonds often go into the cup, and a strong spirit such as aquavit or vodka may be added. The drink therefore ends up clearly stronger than plain wine.
The word comes from Swedish and means "glowing" or "red-hot". The drink is popular in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and also in Finland and Iceland, where it has a similar name.
Glögg counts as an aromatised wine product and is close to mulled wine. It is served hot in small portions. Alcohol-free versions based on juice also exist. Recipes differ from family to family, so the spices and the strength can vary noticeably.
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Frequently asked questions
What is glögg?
It is a Scandinavian mulled wine made from red wine with spices, raisins and almonds.
How is glögg different from mulled wine?
It often has raisins and almonds and added strong spirit, so it is stronger.
When is glögg drunk?
Mostly in the cold season and before Christmas, served hot.
Similar
🍷 Bag-in-box wine · 🍷 Aromatised wine
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- Wikipedia (en)
- OIV, International Code of Oenological Practices
- EU Regulation 251/2014 (aromatised wine products)