![]() If you are going for the Swedish version, any Swedish delicacy goes perfectly with glögg. ![]() Avoid for example wines with high tannins, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah or Malbec and avoid light-bodied reds, like a very light Pinot Noir, as they will just get lost in the midst of the spices.Īny type of mulled wine, or Glühwein, can be perfectly enjoyed alone, just as a drink in front of a fireplace, but if you are planning on having people over and serve them your version of mulled wine, we got some nice pairings for you. The reason why not all red wines fit to prepare this drink is that the wine needs to be heated and because the number of spices can alter the taste of the wine. You basically need quite some red wine, sugar, spices, and everything nice! But wait, don’t run to the supermarket just yet to get your bottle of red wine, read through our blog to find out which wine works best for this recipe. It is actually very easy to prepare a delicious mulled wine to serve to your family and friends. From there, mulled wine went global and variations to the Swedish recipe were invented. The name glögg was first mentioned in recipe books at the beginning of the 17th century but it was only during the 1890s that the drink started to be associated with Christmas. ![]() The Swedish monarchy played a big part in making glögg famous. ![]() During the Middle Ages, mulled wine was drunk during the winter to avoid seasonal flu and it was believed to be a very healthy drink because herbs and natural ingredients were added to the wine. As they conquered pretty much the entire Europe, the Romans brought their version of mulled wine around the continent. Let’s travel back to the 2nd century A.D., when the Romans had to find a way to survive the cold winter weather. Many of us have drunk mulled wine at a Christmas market stall, maybe in a Northern European country (those guys really know something about Christmas!) but possibly not many of us know the origins of this drink. ![]()
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