Warming Spice White Wine Delight

This Hvid Gløgg, or mulled white wine, is a comforting and aromatic drink that's perfect for the autumn and winter seasons. With a blend of warm spices, white wine, and a hint of rum-soaked raisins, this cozy beverage is sure to evoke feelings of warmth and relaxation.

Warming Spice White Wine Delight

A delightful blend of warm spices, white wine, and rum-soaked raisins, this mulled white wine is the ultimate cozy drink for chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 10 cardamom pods
  • 15 peppercorns
  • 3-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 star anise
  • 25 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Zest/peel of one orange
  • 1.50 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons raisins soaked in rum
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 6 oz dry or semi-sweet white wine
  • 1 cup apple cider

Instructions

  1. Combine the cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, brown sugar, orange peel, and water in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves and let the mixture simmer for about 1-1.5 hours, covered.
  3. Strain the extract and store it in a bottle in the fridge if not using immediately.
  4. Heat the apple cider in a large pot, then turn off the stove and add the white wine, the extract, rum-soaked raisins, and any remaining rum from the soaking glass.
  5. Gently heat the wine mixture until just hot, without boiling off the alcohol.
  6. Add slivered almonds to the bottom of a mug and ladle the wine and raisins into the mug. Enjoy!