Glogg
This bracing Swedish punch gets its kick from aquavit, a potent, potato-based liquor. The wine must steep with the spices for at least 12 hours before drinking, so begin your glogg a day ahead.
Ingredients
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3 whole cardamom pods
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3 whole cloves
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1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
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1 3x1 inch piece orange peel
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 bottle medium-bodied, dry red wine
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/2 cup whole, blanched almonds
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1/4 cup aquavit, optional
Directions
1.
Place cardamom pods into a heavy plastic bag, and crush them lightly with a rolling pin. Put cardamom, cloves, ginger, orange peel, cinnamon stick and wine into a nonreactive pitcher. Stir, cover and set aside in a cool place overnight.
2.
Strain wine into a 2-quart, nonreactive saucepan, and stir in sugar. Before serving, bring it to a simmer, and stir in almonds and aquavit. Serve hot.
Nutrition information
Calories 310, Total Fat 9 g, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Sugars 17 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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