Holiday Glögg

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Holiday Glögg
45 min.
18
138kcal

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As the holiday season approaches, there's nothing quite like the warm, inviting aroma of a traditional Scandinavian drink wafting through your home. This delightful Holiday Glögg is the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit, offering a cozy blend of spices and flavors that will make your gatherings truly memorable. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking for a comforting drink to enjoy by the fire, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

What makes this Glögg even more special is that it caters to a variety of dietary preferences. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this delicious treat without worry. The combination of dry red wine, aromatic spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and the sweetness of raisins creates a rich, flavorful experience that warms you from the inside out.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a batch that serves 18 people, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or as a thoughtful gift for friends and family. With only 138 calories per serving, you can enjoy this festive drink guilt-free. So gather your loved ones, pour a cup of this delightful Glögg, and toast to the joy and warmth of the holiday season!

Ingredients

  • sticks cinnamon (3-inch)
  • 1500 milliliter wine dry red
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • cup raisins 
  • cup sugar 
  • 3.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.
  2. Strain liquid through a sieve into a bowl, discarding cloves and cinnamon sticks. Return liquid to saucepan. Stir in wine, raisins, and sugar, and cook mixture over medium heat just until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thoroughly heated.
  3. Serve warm.
  4. Note: Nonalcoholic dry red wine may be substituted for regular wine, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories138kcal
Protein1.38%
Fat0.95%
Carbs97.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.72
Glycemic Load
11.16
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
0.83869566039547%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
2.81mg
Delphinidin
3.53mg
Malvidin
22.18mg
Peonidin
1.56mg
Catechin
6.51mg
Epicatechin
9.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
0.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:137.83kcal
6.89%
Fat:0.09g
0.13%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.1%
Carbohydrates:19.92g
6.64%
Net Carbohydrates:19.16g
6.97%
Sugar:11.1g
12.33%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4.71mg
0.2%
Alcohol:8.88g
100%
Alcohol %:7.49%
100%
Protein:0.28g
0.56%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.88%
Fiber:0.76g
3.05%
Potassium:68.67mg
1.96%
Copper:0.03mg
1.69%
Iron:0.25mg
1.39%
Source:My Recipes