Glögi Spice Mixture for Red Wine

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

The Perfect Glögi Spice Mixture recipe for a cozy evening at home

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2 cups

Calories

Sugar

Fat

Glögi is a traditional Finnish holiday drink made with red wine, spices and fruits. The origin of Glögi dates back to the medieval times, when this drink was used to cure sickness, stomach aches and fatigue. Nowadays, it's a beloved drink throughout Finland, especially during the winter holidays. This spice mixture of fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds is used to make a special blend of Glögi. It is a unique addition to any kitchen, and can be used to make many dishes.

Instructions

1.	Peel the ginger and slice it into thin rounds.
2.	In a large pot, bring water and ginger to a boil over high heat.
3.	Reduce the heat to low and add in the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds.
4.	Let the mixture simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the water.
5.	Strain the mixture before using it to make a classic Finnish Glögi with red wine or as a spice blend for other creative uses in the kitchen.

PROS

This spice mixture is easy to make and has a versatile use.

It adds a warm and fragrant flavor to any beverage or dish that it is used in.

Glögi Spice Mixture is the perfect way to spice up your winter evenings.

CONS

The mixture is very flavourful and the spices can be quite overwhelming in large quantities.

Always use caution when cooking with strong spices to make sure that they do not overpower the other flavours in your dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Glögi Spice Mixture has a number of health benefits.
Ginger is well-known to aid in digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Cinnamon has been linked to aiding in controlling blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation.
Cloves and cardamom seeds have also been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.

	1 liter water
	1 -2 inch fresh ginger
	2 cinnamon sticks
	40 cloves
	2 tablespoons cardamom seeds