Glögg (Swedish Mulled Wine) TYPE : SwedishBeverage YIELD : 8 small cups CALORIES : 151 kcal PREP TIME : 5 minutes mins TOTAL TIME : 15 minutes mins INGREDIENTS : 1 bottle full-bodied red wine (non-alcoholic works, too)1/2 – 3/4 cup (1 – 2 dl) sugar (to taste)2 cinnamon sticks (or 1 tsp ground cinnamon)1 small piece fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)5 – 10 cardamom pods (or 1 tsp ground cardamom)10 whole cloves (or 1/2 tsp ground cloves)2 – 3 pieces fresh or dried citrus peel INSTRUCTIONS : Heat wine and spices just to the point of boiling. Add sugar to taste.Remove from heat and allow to steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain (optional).Serve in small cups with blanched almonds and raisins (optional).