The Best Homemade Viking Glogg Recipe with Whiskey

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Viking Glogg is an excellent warm whiskey cocktail to sip all autumn and winter long.

There are a number of cocktails that are perfect for Autumn.

But this Viking Glogg is definitely one of my favorites.

The incredible Highland Park Magnus Whiskey is a tasty delight all by itself.

But when you combine it with all the flavors of Autumn – like apple, orange, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger…

You end up with a taste sensation that will completely blow your mind.

Make some homemade Viking Glogg this winter

 

 

This is one of those drinks that you truly need at any festive Autumn gathering.

It is simply too delicious to drink alone.

This needs to be prepared in large batches for parties, cookouts, or to enjoy after coming home from the local pumpkin patch or corn maze.

If you are a fan of Sangrias and punches, this Viking Glogg will truly satisfy.

Make a large pot of Viking Glogg

Be sure to whip up a large enough batch that you won’t run out.

Even if you’re simply serving it to dinner guests.

This tasty cocktail is the perfect treat for everything from Halloween parties to relaxing after an afternoon of raking leaves.

And it tastes so good, you may find yourself wishing that it was Autumn all year long.

A special thank you to Lauren MacDougall, Beverage Director at the Great Northern Food Hall at Grand Central Station in New York City for sharing her delightful recipe with us.

What is Glogg?

In many parts of Scandinavia, Glogg is a beverage served like a spiced mulled beverage.

If you’re familiar with mulled wine or if you serve wassail during the holidays, then you’ve enjoyed similar beverages.

It’s typically served during the winter months.

And it’s traditionally served at Christmastime too. 

How do you pronounce glogg?

How do your pronounce glogg anyway?

It’s both a Swedish and a Danish word, and it sounds more like the word glug.

The o sound is is kind of like how you would say foot with more of an uh sound than an o sound.

It’s also worth mentioning that it actually means “mulled wine.”

While glogg is often made with wine, you can also make it with whiskey, which is how we’ve made it here.

If you would like to serve our recipe with wine, you may do so.

Simply substitute all or part of the apple juice with equal parts of the wine of your choice. 

Ingredients for making homemade Glogg:

• 1 L Apple Juice
• 1.5 cup Highland Park Magnus Single Malt Whiskey
• 4 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
• 3 Orange Wheels
• 6 Cinnamon Sticks
• 2 tbsp Golden Raisins
• 2 tbsp Slivered Blanched Almonds
• 2 tbsp Fresh Grated Ginger
• 2 tbsp Cloves
• 2 tbsp Star Anise
• 2 tbsp Allspice
• 2 tbsp Black Peppercorns

Ingredients for the Glogg’s Fruit Mix Recipe:

• 3 oz Highland Park Magnus Single Malt Whiskey
• 2 tbsp Slivered Blanched Almonds
• 2 tbsp Golden Raisins

How to make Viking Glogg

Pre-Step: You can make the fruit mix before you make the glogg as you want to give the raisins and nuts a bit of time to soak up the whiskey.

Simply measure the ingredients, put them in a small bowl, and let them soak for a bit.

Bring all Glogg ingredients – except the whiskey- to a low boil for 15 minutes to bring out the flavor of the spices.

Strain.

Add the whiskey after the temperature has cooled below 172 degrees Fahrenheit.

Alcohol evaporates at 172 degrees, so if you want it boozy, you want to do this step.

If you’re just using the whiskey for flavor, it’s okay to let it warm up with the rest of the ingredients.

Serve with a scoop of Glogg Fruit Mix. 

Note: You can make the Glogg and Fruit Mix ahead of time.

Store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.

The Glogg can be reheated before serving.

Just remember to keep it below 172 degrees if you want it boozy.

You can use a candy or other cooking thermometer to check the temperature.

You will want to strain it again when you serve it.

Can I make non-alcoholic Glogg?

Sure!

When you mix the drink, simply omit the whiskey from the recipe.

You can omit the fruit mix if you’d like if you don’t want to soak the fruit and nuts in the whiskey.

Or just soak the raisins in the glogg. 

More great whiskey cocktails

We know some people love all types or whiskey, but there are some who only prefer Scotch or Bourbon.

So we’ve included a variety of recipes for you to enjoy.

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Bourbon Pecan Pie Cocktail

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Granty Burn Old Fashioned

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