"Glögg is the traditional drink in Sweden and Finland during the six weeks leading up to December 25--a cold, dark time of year in Scandinavia. This glögg recipe resembles a variety of historical mulled wines, such as wassail and gluwein...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups water or orange juice
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1 (3-inch) piece orange rind
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1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
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2 cinnamon sticks
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6 whole cloves
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5 whole allspice
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2 cardamom pods, bruised
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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1 (750-ml) bottle red wine, such as Burgundy
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1/2 cup sugar
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Garnishes: blanched almonds, golden raisins