ehsnils Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 The current drink of the season here in Sweden is a mulled wine locally called Glögg. (Gloegg). It usually is based on a red wine that is seasoned with sugar, ginger, seville orange shell cuttings, cinnamon, cardamom and clove. It is heated, and served warm in small cups together with raisins and chopped almonds. This is usually served together with ginger snaps and saffron buns: http://www.connectmarketing.se/Upload/Images/Products/291/glogg-Normal.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Saffron_bun_20051213_001.jpg/200px-Saffron_bun_20051213_001.jpg It's not necessary to use any expensive wine, and the habit of adding spices to the wine was to hide the bad taste that some wines had. Today you can buy Glögg pre-bottled here so there is no need to season it yourself unless you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazookaTooth Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hmmm. sounds pretty good. There's a lot of seasonal beers out right now, its my favorite season since I like dark, bitter, strong beers. Bell's Expedition Stout is probably my favorite this time of year. Also, hot sake is delicious on a cold night. I've been meaning to try aquavit. Since its a scandanavian drink, have you tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 i'm all about some nog this time of year. nothing like, just after shoveling, to rock the fireplace, stick my feet under my big golden dog (after she's had her saucerful), and kick back with the virgin nog straight from the carton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 his is usually served together with ginger snaps and saffron buns: http://www.connectmarketing.se/Upload/Images/Products/291/glogg-Normal.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Saffron_bun_20051213_001.jpg/200px-Saffron_bun_20051213_001.jpg reminds me of skiing in Austria, drank something similar and it was good drink of the season here is probably beer, was 30C over the weekend with 60% humidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazookaTooth Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 oh crap, how could I forget nog??? I get a little bottle of it every time I go to the gas station. Tuesday I'll have to pick up some alcoholic nog and relax on one of my few days off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerbynight573 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 im on a study abroad program in Germany right now and their drink of the season here is Gluehwein...basically the same as the above mentioned Glögg...spiced red wine served hot...seems to be a Europe thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 In the winter near Christmas, I really get back into liqueurs, whiskys and scotches. I almost never drink those kinds of drinks throughout the year... too bad for my waist line. Grand Marnier, Drambuie, Amaretto, even good ol Canadian Club whisky... all great to warm up one's belly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 im on a study abroad program in Germany right now and their drink of the season here is Gluehwein...basically the same as the above mentioned Glögg...spiced red wine served hot...seems to be a Europe thing that's what it was, awesome stuff, think I was only 17 at the time but didn't seem to matter, Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hot red wine with spices, a favorite around our house this time of year. Use the Root1 red that you can find at Costco, it is a nice one for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 At least someone that has experienced it! I suspect that you may find Glögg at IKEA this time of the year. But of course - I'm not sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Buttershots? Hot cocoa and butterscotch brandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Isn't that about the same as warm Baileys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Baileys goes better with vodka, cocoa is too sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 You can get non-alcoholic Glogg at Ikea right now, just went there to pick up lingonberries. Swedish Meatballs are a tradition for christmas day in my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 My cold weather drink if I want to knock myself out is Hot Chocolate and Rumplemintz...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philadelphias Worst Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 :spin::spin::spin::spin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Time for a refresh: Thorilds Glögg Take 1/3 red wine 1/3 port wine Pour wine and port wine into a saucepan. Heat it gently while adding: 1/3 -1/2 of teaspoon of ginger 3-4 pieces of cinnamon (you know the kind looking like stick/barque) 10-15 pieces of clove a few spoons of raisins Boil water in a separate saucepan. Add 1/2-1 cup of almonds. Just let it be real hot. When you lift them up you can remove the peel. Either you put the almonds into the glögg or you serve them separate. If you want to boost it a bit add 1/3 of vodka into the saucepan. Heat it up quickly and serve it in small cups together with a spoon. (the raisins and almonds are supposed to be eaten but not the other spices) If you think this receipt is too strong - either you reduce the amount of vodka OR you add more ginger. Ginger conceals the taste of alcohol. If you have leftovers - pour into some kind of can with lid. Place it into the refrigerator. The taste gets better and better. Have fun and stay warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellbinder Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I drink my grandmother's coquito... for those of you who are not Puerto Rican or dont know any Puerto Ricans... I will let wikipedia fill you in... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coquito that is the basic outline of the drink.. basically it is coconut flavored nutmeg but every Puerto Rican family makes it diffrently, my grandmother i believe uses several spirits... not sure which ones through be sure to check it out if you are around any Puero Ricans this holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 im on a study abroad program in Germany right now and their drink of the season here is Gluehwein...basically the same as the above mentioned Glögg...spiced red wine served hot...seems to be a Europe thing If you have a Total Wine store near you, they carry a Gluehwein brand name "Wintertraum" (Winter Dream) and it's about $9 for a litre bottle. Just warm and drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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