Ingredients
2 (750 ml) bottles of Dry red wine (Bordeaux/Calvet) or Zinfandel
3 cups apple Cider
1 orange zest and Juiced
1/2 cup golden raisins
8 dried figs
12 cardamon pods
12 cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
4 star anise
3 allspice pods (optional if you have it)
1/2 cup of Honey (sugar if you don’t have it)
1/4 cup of Brandy
1/2 cup of vodka (optional for additional kick)
Preparation
Toast all the spices in a small pan
Combine the wine, fruit, and spices in a pot; bring to a simmer and steep for 45 min or longer, stirring occasionally.
Add Brandy and honey (or sugar) stirring until fully dissolved. Strain for serving or keep in a warmer for further steeping, till serving.
To serve, place a small handful of raisins in each glass, pour glögg over the raisins and serve with blanched almonds or pepparkakor (ginger snaps) on the side.
