Swedish Christmas Glogg
Description
Scandinavians warm chilly nights around Christmastime and after skiing with steaming glasses or cups of glogg, a spiced, red wine-based hot punch seasoned with cinnamon sticks and whole cloves.
Ingredients
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2 (750 milliliter) bottles fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais
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1 (750 milliliter) bottle port wine
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3 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
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14 whole cloves
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1 orange, peel cut into thin strips
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1 cup white sugar, or to taste
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3/4 cup rum, or to taste
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1/4 cup brandy, or to taste
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup slivered almonds
Directions
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Gently simmer the red wine, port wine, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange peel in a large pot set over medium-low heat. Stir in the sugar, rum, and brandy. Continue simmering 5 minutes more, stirring to completely dissolve the sugar, and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
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Mix the raisins and almonds together in a bowl.
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To serve, ladle into coffee cups or Swedish-style small glass or ceramic mugs. Garnish each cup with a spoonful of the raisin and almond mixture.