Glögg

Author

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
$\frac{1}{2}$ Gallon	Red Wine
Peelings (Outer Zest)	Of One Orange
Five or Six	Cloves
Few	Cardamom Seeds
Few	Cinnamon Sticks
Few Slices	Ginger
About $\frac{3}{4}$ Cup (To Taste)	Sugar
To Taste	Vodka (Optional, for “spiking”)
Few	Raisins (For serving)
Few	Almonds (For serving - often blanched/slivered, though not specified)

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Instructions

1. Combine the half gallon of red wine with the orange peelings (outer zest only), five or six cloves, a few slices of ginger, a few cardamom seeds, and a few cinnamon sticks.
2. Soak this mixture overnight.
3. The next day, bring the wine and spice mixture almost to a boil.
4. Allow it to steep (let it sit in the hot liquid to infuse flavors).
5. Add sugar to taste, starting with about $\frac{3}{4}$ cup, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
6. If desired, “spike” with Vodka to taste.
7. Serve immediately (warm) with a few raisins and almonds in each glass.

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