Glögg - Scandinavian mulled wine

Create some extra hygge this winter with this Glögg recipe, a warming Scandinavian combination of mulled wine, port and brandy.

By Saga Magazine | Published - 5 Nov 2025

Give glogg a go for an alternative to mulled wine or cider.

A hefty Scandinavian mulled wine with port, brandy, raisins and almonds, a steaming mug of Glögg (pronounced ‘glug’) leaves no cockle unwarmed.

Ingredients

Pour the wine into a large stainless-steel or enamel pan - avoid aluminium and copper as they will give the glogg a metallic taste.
Stud one orange with the cloves; peel the zest from the other and squeeze its juice. Whole slices of orange look pretty but too much pith can taste bitter, so stick with juice and zest.
Put these in the pan with the spices, raisins and almonds, adding sugar to taste.
Heat gently for half an hour, making sure not to let it boil.
Serve with a few almonds and raisins in each cup.

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