Glögg Night: Roxi’s Husbands Family Drink for the Holidays

Family traditions are the glue that hold many families together. In the Roxi family it is no different  -- we just use booze!. Every year around the holidays, our family and close friends gather to brew up a traditional Scandinavian drink called glögg (pronounced glug.) It is essentially a mulled wine beverage with a kick, guaranteed to get yourself into the holiday spirit! Here’s what’s in it:

2qts of Vodka, 80 – 100 proof. (or if you want to go really hardcore, get grain alcohol)
1qt of water
2qts of port wine
1pt of brandy
1-1/2 cups sugar
½ lb of raisins
½ oz of whole cloves
½ oz of allspice
4 cinnamon sticks
9 cardamon seeds
12 whole almonds (skinned)
1 orange (cut in quarters)

Boil water, sugar and spices for 30+ minutes. Add wine and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off fire. Add vodka and brandy. Touch a match to mixture for flame and cover quickly.

The drink is served hot and in small amounts! It makes a great Christmas gift or you can bring it with you to Christmas parties to share!