Spiced Gløgg With Port Wine And Cointreau Recipe

Name: Spiced Gløgg With Port Wine And Cointreau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup rum (or Cointreau); 1/2 cup whole almonds; 1 1/2 cups Port wine; 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/2 cup Cointreau or Gran Marnier; 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed; Zest of 2 oranges, cut in strips; 10 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 bottles full-bodied red wine

Servings: persons

1
Combine raisins and rum in a small bowl. Let sit at room temperature at least 2 hours. (Raisins can be prepared up to one week in advance. Cover and refrigerate until use.)
2
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Coarsely chop in large pieces. Reserve.
3
Combine port wine, orange juice, Cointreau, brown sugar, orange zest, cloves and cinnamon in in a large pot with a lid. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered until reduced to 2 cups, 10-12 minutes.
4
Reduce heat to low. Add red wine and warm through with the lid on the pot. Do not boil.
5
To serve, add a spoonful each of raisins with liqueur and almonds to glasses or mugs. Strain glgg into glasses. Garnish with fresh orange slices.

325

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raisins, 1/2 cup rum (or Cointreau), 1/2 cup whole almonds, 1 1/2 cups Port wine, and more.

Yes, Spiced Gløgg With Port Wine And Cointreau falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced Gløgg With Port Wine And Cointreau

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Variations & substitutions

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