A warm glass of Norwegian glogg is the perfect partner for Christmas cookies (and holiday baking). This mulled wine beverage is traditionally made with a dry red wine that’s cooked with an orange peel and spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, anise, whole cloves, and ginger. Some recipes also include brandy, vodka, or aquavit.
For a non-alcoholic version, you can swap the wine for apple cider or other robust juices, such as pure grape juice, pomegranate juice, or cranberry juice. I serve the drink warm, garnished with brandy-soaked (or water-soaked) raisins and slivers of toasted almonds. Both versions will fill your kitchen with the warm fragrance of the holidays.
