Glogg in a Crock Pot

Golgg is a Swedish Christmas punch.
Glogg means "glow". This punch got its name from the glow which is created during the burning of the sugar over the drink, and the warm glow which it creates when imbibed.



1 bottle Claret, Burgundy, or other dry red wine
10 cardamom seeds
5 whole cloves
3 pieces fresh or dried orange peel
4 dried figs
1 1/2" cinnamon stick
1 cup raisins
1/2 lb. sugar cubes
1 cup blanched slivered almonds

1. In a large crock pot, pour Claret (or wine)and whole cardamom seeds, and orange peel.
2. Poke holes into the figs with the cloves and insert them. Add the figs, cinnamon sticks, and raisins to the pot.

3. Stir in the almonds.
4. Cover and simmer over low heat until the mixture just begins to boil.Turn the pot off.

5. Dip the sugar cubes into the hot liquid to moisten them. It is recommended that you first place sugar cubes into an all metal sieve which has a long handle and wear a hot mitt.
6.Light sugar with a match and allow to burn. Continue dipping sieve into liquid until sugar has melted completely into the glogg.

7. Put mixture through the sieve to strain. Cool.

Keep in closed bottles.

Heat glogg before serving, but do not boil.

WARNING: Flaming alcohol can be dangerous! Never attempt this anywhere near a stove, especially one with a gas burner.

Consider practice tests outdoors in a safe place where there are no children or pets until you become familiar with this technique.
You can skip the alcohol lighting and simply dissolve the sugar in the drink.