Winter nights beckon the warm embrace of a hot mug of something.
Heres how to make a batch to hide away with until spring.
What is glogg?
Some equate it to mulled wine but to me its more complex.
Is it served hot and does it steep with spices?
I suppose, in part, it also depends on the quality of ingredients you choose.
(I recommend splurging to an extent on the liquor component.)
I make this recipe every year for a Christmas party, and its always been sensational.
To them I say, it was worth it.
Mix all of the components together
When youre ready, decide if you want a cup today or not.
If youre preparing the glogg for the future, theres really no need to heat it up today.
Pour the spiced liquor through a sieve to remove the other ingredients.
Reserve the figs and raisins if you wish, and store them separately in a small container.
Add all of the other components to a large hinge-top bottle.
If you want some today, then its time to heat it up.
Pour the spiced liquor through a sieve to remove the other ingredients.
Reserve the figs and raisins and add a few to your mug.
When the sugar is dissolved and the glogg is lightly steaming, turn off the heat.
Use a ladle or aturkey basterto fill your mug.
Add a couple blanched almonds and enjoy.
Seal it and store at room temperature, or in the fridge if you prefer.
Drop in a few segments of reserved, liquor-soaked dried figs or raisins and a couple blanched almonds.
Add the fruits and nuts to each mug before filling with this warm winter drink.
Use a jar that will allow all of the ingredients to be submerged in the liquid.
Allow this to infuse for 4 hours or up to overnight.
Strain the alcohol into a pot, or into a slow cooker to keep warm for slow sipping.
If using a slow cooker, put it on warm.
Reserve the figs and raisins from the strainer in a container for garnishing.
Add the brown sugar and the entire bottle of wine to the liquor.
Stir the mixture over low heat.
Youre just dissolving the sugar and warming it to a lightly steaming, drinkable temperature.
Do not bring it to a boil.
Add a few figs, raisins, and almonds to a mug.
Scoop a serving of glogg into your mug and sip away.
Enjoy the wine-soaked fruits and nuts with a spoon.
Store the remaining in a large bottle after cooling to room temperature.
Reheat single cups as needed in the microwave or in a small pot on the stove.
