Cranberry Glogg

Name: Cranberry Glogg
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups cranberry juice; 2 cups ruby port wine or grape juice; 1 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 4 cardamom pods, crushed; 6 whole cloves; Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Winter’s a perfect time to cozy up with a hot drink—and this glogg is our family favorite. It’s heady with spices and full of cranberry flavor.—June Lindquist, Hammond, WI

Ingredients

4 cups cranberry juice
2 cups ruby port wine or grape juice
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
4 cardamom pods, crushed
6 whole cloves
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, wine, raisins and sugar. Place the cinnamon, cardamom and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the pan.
Bring just to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard spice bag. Serve warm in mugs with additional cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 268 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Glogg in Country Woman December/January 2010

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650sw55ave

Jul 27, 2018

very good but has a spicey taste to it
Anniejones

Dec 31, 2009

a very nice drink for the holiday season.
tkarinas

Dec 31, 2009

This drink is delicious and one I'd drink many more times. It's so easy to make and so very very good, it's definitely a keeper.