Traditional Swedish Christmas Drinks Recipe

Here are two examples of how the Swedes have incorporated the enticing flavors of tropical spices. In glögg and non-alcoholic glögg the liquids are steeped with various spices. What better way to keep spirits high when the sun disappears for months? A Christmas gathering with no glögg is unthinkable in Sweden, akin to a Superbowl party with no beer.

Mulled Wine (Glögg)

5 whole white cardamom pods, cracked 2 whole cloves
1 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/3 cup Madeira or port
1 bottle good-quality red wine such as burgundy

Put all of the ingredients in a stainless steel pan and slowly heat. Do not boil. Strain and drink immediately. For more intense flavor, let spices steep for several hours or overnight; strain and gently reheat.

Mulled Fruit Juice (Saft Glögg)

1 orange
1 quart apple cider
2 cups white grape juice, currant juice, or cranberry-raspberry juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
8 whole cloves
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds

1.Using a vegetable peeler, cut a single spiral of zest from the orange. Reserve orange for another purpose.
2.In a large pot combine orange peel, apple cider, fruit juice, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Let mixture stand 4 hours.
3.Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce to low. Simmer 30 minutes.
4.Serve hot or cold in punch cups with a few raisins and almonds in each serving.

For further tips and ideas for cooking great and traditional food from Sweden, visit Swedish Christmas recipes.

This recipe was submitted by Jen Carter, owner of the World Recipes website.

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