Non-Alcoholic Glögg Made With Cherry Juice

closeup of two glasses of the hot tart cherry mocktail on a wooden board with scattered raisins, almonds and citrus peel

Non-Alcoholic Glögg Made With Cherry Juice

Swedish Glögg is traditionally made with dry wine and spices. This version uses unsweetened cherry juices to replace the wine, making it a great choice for a wintertime mocktail.

Course aperitif, Cocktalis

Cuisine Swedish

Dish Type Mocktail

Diet and Health healthy-ish

Seasonal autumn, Christmas, Holiday season, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, winter

Ingredient Black Cherry Juice, Tart Cherry Juice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Servings cups

Calories 214

Author Annette Tomei

Ingredients

For the spice mixture

4 cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
6 allspice berries whole
Peels from one tangerine or clementine
1- inch knob fresh ginger peeled

For the base

16 oz unsweetened tart cherry juice
16 oz unsweetened black cherry juice
maple syrup or honey to taste (if you prefer a sweeter drink)

Garnish (optional)

⅓ cup raisins
⅓ cup sliced blanched almonds toasted

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Instructions

Combine spice mixture* and base ingredients in a heavy pot or crock pot (slow cooker). Bring to a simmer and hold at low simmer until the desired level of spice flavor is infused, about 20-30 minutes.
Strain our the spice mixture or remove cheesecloth sachet, add garnish, and simmer for an additional few minutes, until the raisins are soft.
Prior to serving, adjust flavor if necessary with honey or maple syrup.

Notes

*See notes in the "How to make it" section for creating a cheesecloth sachet for the spice mixture.

If you’d like to add a spirit, try it with aquavit, Genever, or vodka.

A note on the provided nutrition information

The nutrition information provided has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator and is not a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. It is based on six servings and no added sweetener (honey or maple syrup).

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