Name: Glögg
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 12 cardamom pods, lightly crushed -; 5 whole cloves, lightly crushed -; 1 (3") cinnamon stick, broken into large pieces and lightly crushed -; 1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh nutmeg -; 1 (750-ml.) bottle dry red wine -; 1 c. packed light or dark brown sugar -; 8 oz. (1 cup) Marsala -; 4 oz. (1/2 cup) white rum -; Peel of 1 orange, no pith, plus 8 strips orange zest for serving -; 2 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh ginger -; 1/2 c. raisins, divided -; 1/4 c. slivered almonds, divided -

Ingredients for - Glögg

1. 12 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

2. 5 whole cloves, lightly crushed

3. 1 (3") cinnamon stick, broken into large pieces and lightly crushed

4. 1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh nutmeg

5. 1 (750-ml.) bottle dry red wine

6. 1 c. packed light or dark brown sugar

7. 8 oz. (1 cup) Marsala

8. 4 oz. (1/2 cup) white rum

9. Peel of 1 orange, no pith, plus 8 strips orange zest for serving

10. 2 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh ginger

11. 1/2 c. raisins, divided

12. 1/4 c. slivered almonds, divided

How to cook deliciously - Glögg

1 . Stage

In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, toast cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add red wine, brown sugar, Marsala, rum, orange peel, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium to maintain a subtle yet steady simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep at least 1 hour or up to 4.

2 . Stage

Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, then return to pot. Add 1/4 cup raisins and 2 tablespoons almonds and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until raisins are plumped, about 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Divide glögg among mugs. Top with remaining 1/4 cup raisins and 2 tablespoons almonds and orange zest.