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Quick Glögi (Mulled Red Wine)

Glögi is the official drink of joulu (Finnish Christmas) and warms every market square, home, and sauna porch from December through Epiphany.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Nordic
Servings 6 servings (1/2 cup)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle Red wine (or non-alcoholic blackcurrant juice for kids)
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 handful raisins
  • 1 handful almonds

Instructions
 

  • Heat all ingredients in a stock pot until simmering.
  • Simmer 5 minutes (don't boil - keeps the alcohol gentle)
  • Ladle into mugs; drop in 2-4 raisins and 2 almonds each (optional)

Notes

This recipe makes 6–8 small festive servings (about ½ cup / 120 ml each)—perfect for passing around after a sauna dip or while trimming the tree.
If you’re serving it as a sipper alongside dessert, stretch it to 10–12 by using smaller cups. Just keep the pot on low to stay warm!
Keyword Easy, Holiday, Quick, Wine