http://www.norway.org.uk/culture/food/gloeggoppskrift.htmGløgg
Gløgg is Scandinavia's variant of mulled wine and basically consists of hot
red wine with spices and a dash of some kind of spirit, e.g. brandy, rum,
vodka or aquavit
The word comes from German via Swedish and in Norway traditionally also called
bisp.
The initial preparations for gløgg may be made the day before to allow the
spices to develop.
The day before
1. Boil up 2-3 dl (about 1/2 pint) water with 100 g sugar and the following
spices:
5-7 peeled pods of cardamom seeds
4 whole cloves
1-2 sticks whole cinnamon
Thinly shaved peel of 1 Seville orange
1 small piece of ginger, peeled and cut in two
Cover and leave to infuse overnight.
2. Pour enough of your chosen spirit to just cover 100 g raisins . Cover with
a lid and leave overnight.
Before serving
Strain the boiled and cooled spice mixture into a large glass bowl
Add 2 bottles red wine (claret for preference)
Add the soaked raisins (and any remaining spirit)
Warm up to boiling point but do not boil. Add more sugar and/or spirit to
taste.
To serve, put a teaspoon into cups or glasses, pour in the hot gløgg with a
few of the raisins and some blanched and halved almonds.
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Cheers!
George
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