Winter in Scandanavia is cold, really, really cold. In dark, harrowing times like these, there’s only one thing to drink: Glögg!
But what is this ‘Glögg’ you ask?
Glögg is, in its simplest definition, Scandanavian mulled wine. All Scandinavian countries have their own interpretation of Glögg, you have Norwegian, Swedish and Danish variations and in Finland they drink it too! Of course, there’s a bit of healthy competition involved as to who’s is the best (Swedish). I’m only slightly biased because I live in Stockholm, but I think we can all agree Swedish Glögg reigns supreme. Always. Drinking a cup of warm Glögg is like recieving a hug from the inside. In Denmark they call that Hygge.
I’ve teamed up with Stoneleigh Marlborough to use New Zealand specialty ingredients to help create a Swedish/Kiwi version of everybody’s favourite winter drink. Give it a try! It’s super easy.
Stoneleigh Pinot Noir and Manuka Honey Mulled wine
Serves 4. Prep time: 5 mins, Cook time: 30 mins, Total time: 35 mins.
Ingredients:
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750ml bottle of Stoneleigh Pinot Noir
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The rind of one orange (no bitter white bits!)
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A cinnamon stick
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Half a cup of sultanas
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Blanched almonds
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About 10 cardamom seeds.
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Five cloves
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A quarter of a cup of NZ Manuka Honey (or any pure honey)
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1 cup of ruby port or tawny port
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half a cup of brandy
Instructions:
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Add the wine, orange rind, cinnamon stick, raisins, almonds, cardamom seeds, cloves and honey to a pot on the stove.
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Slowly bring to a simmer (be careful not to rapid boil) and cook for approx 30 minutes to infuse flavour from the spices
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When you’re ready to serve, you can strain out the spices if you want, and then add the port and brandy.
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Ladle into mugs and serve with more almonds and a fresh orange zest garnish or orange slice. enjoy the free hugs!
