Friday, December 30, 2005
Glögg
Glögg is a traditional Swedish mulled wine. This recipe from Cook's Illustrated packs a punch with vodka instead of brandy, and is flavored with toasty spices, fruits, and nuts. It serves 8.
Ingredients:
3 3-inch cinnamon sticks
10 cloves
10 black peppercorns
2 green cardamom pods, crushed
2 bottles full-bodied red wine
4 2-by-1/2-inch strips orange zest
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. raisins
1/3 c. whole blanched almonds
2-4 T. vodka (to taste)
Step-by-step:
1. Toast spices in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add wine, zest, and sugar. Cover partially and simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low once sugar has dissolved, and simmer one hour. Do not boil.
2. Strain wine. Return to saucepan, discarding spices. Add raisins and almonds and let wine stand, 10 minutes, until raisins are plump. Stir in 2 T. vodka. Taste and add up to 2 T. more sugar and 2 T. more vodka, if desired. Serve immediately.
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