SAFT GLOGG (Swedish Fruit Juice Glogg)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 17

A Scandinavian classic, SAFT GLOGG (Swedish Fruit Juice Glogg) is the perfect warm drink for winter

by The Chefin Drinks

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

200

Sugar

36g

Fat

SAFT GLOGG is a Scandinavian classic and is enjoyed during the festive season throughout Sweden. It is the perfect drink for winter nights, as it is warming and has a fruity, spicy flavor. Traditionally it is made with alcohol, but this recipe is non-alcoholic. The drink can be customized to personal taste using various fruit juices or spices, such as ginger or cardamom. It is a great drink to share with friends and family during the holidays.

Instructions

1.	Peel long thin strips of the outer zest of the orange, avoiding the white pith.
2.	Squeeze the juice from the orange into a large saucepan.
3.	Add the apple cider, currant juice or cranberry-raspberry juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange zest, raisins, and almonds to the saucepan with the orange juice.
4.	Heat the mixture on medium-high heat until it starts to simmer.
5.	Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until it has infused with the spices.
6.	Remove from heat and serve in heat-resistant glasses or mugs.

PROS

This warm, fruity drink is perfect for cold winter nights.
It is easy to make and can be customized to taste using different fruit juices or spices.

CONS

This drink is high in sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.
It is also not recommended for those who cannot consume alcohol or spices.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ingredients in this drink offer several health benefits. Apples and oranges are high in fiber and Vitamin C, and cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and may help lower blood pressure. Almonds are rich in healthy fats and protein, which can help manage blood sugar levels.

	1 medium orange
	1 quart apple cider
	2 2 cups currant juice or 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
	1/4 cup sugar
	1 cinnamon stick
	8 whole cloves
	2/3 cup raisins
	2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds