Glögg, gløgg or glögi (danish: gløgg, norwegian: gløgg, swedish: glögg, icelandic: glögg, faroese: gløgg, finnish: glögi, estonian: glögi) is a spiced, usually alcoholic, mulled wine or spirit. it is a traditional nordic drink during winter, especially around christmas.in the nordic countries, hot wine has been a common drink since at least the 16th century. the original form of glögg, a spiced liquor, was consumed by messengers and postmen who travelled on horseback or skis in cold weather. since the early 19th century, glögg has been a common winter drink, mixed and warmed with juice, syrup, and sometimes with a splash of harder spirits or punsch.glögg recipes vary widely; variations c...

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