Gløgg

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
• 4 cardamom pods, crushed
• 2 cloves
• 1 orange, zest and juice
• 1/2 lemon, zest and juice
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup raisins

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, combine the red wine, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, cranberries, and raisins.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the flavors have infused.
3. Strain the gløgg into a serving pitcher and discard the solids.
4. For a more authentic Scandinavian touch, serve the gløgg with a cinnamon stick and a slice of orange floating in each glass.

Nutritional Information:

Per 1 cup serving:

• Calories: 150
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Sugar: 15g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 0g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Aromatic and spicy
• Festive and perfect for the holiday season

User Comments:

• "This gløgg was absolutely delicious! It had the perfect balance of spices and sweetness."
• "I loved the addition of the cranberries and raisins, which gave it a nice tartness."
• "This gløgg is sure to become a new holiday tradition in my family."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find cardamom pods, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom instead.
• To make a non-alcoholic version of gløgg, simply omit the red wine and substitute additional water or apple cider.
• Gløgg can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.