Warm up this holiday season with a nice glass of mulled wine called Glögg, if you're Swedish and Glühwein, if you're German.Now keep in mind, this is how I learned to make this version of Glögg, it will definitely get your party a little "loose" so be prepared. Remember there are several versions of Glögg, with and without hard alcohol or without any alcohol involved, but that's never fun.
This will make you approximately one gallon of Glögg:
*Bottle of red wine ( Merlot or Cabernet, either work just fine)
*Bottle of Port wine (You want a young Port for Glögg, anything under 3 years)
*Bottle of Brandy or Whiskey (Don't do Vodka, Gin, or Tequila, if you're doing it, do it do it right!)
*10 cinnamon sticks
*2 dozen whole cloves
*One whole orange peel
*One tablespoon of Cardamom seeds
*1 cup blanched almonds
*2 cups of sugar
Keep in mind you do not want to use an aluminum pan, as this will screw up the taste. You want to use a stainless pot. Do not over boil, it takes time keep the heat on low or you will ruin it, just pay attention. Enjoy
