Name (Swedish and Icelandic = glögg; Danish, Norwegian and Faroese = gløgg, Finnish and Estonian = glögi) for a Scandinavian Mulled Wine. It is the shortened form of "Glödgat Vin", which means "heated wine". It consists mostly of a heated mixture of Red Wine with the addition of Grain Wine or Vodka and is flavored with various Spicy such as Cinnamon Acid, Cardamom, Ginger Wine and Cloves Flavoring. There are also non-alcoholic versions made from fruits. Traditionally, Glögg is consumed during the Advent season and especially at the Lucia festival (December 13). It is served with peeled Bitter Almond Tone and Raisins, which are scooped out of the cup. Sweet saffron buns and gingerbread (Lussekater) are eaten alongside. In summer, it is also consumed chilled.
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