glogg

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Glogg is a hot, spiced wine and liquor punch traditionally served as a Christmas drink in Scandinavian countries. The name originates from the Swedish word "glögg," related to the concept of "glowing coal" or "burning".1

Punch, in general, refers to a drink that can be hot or cold, typically combining hard liquor, wine, or beer with nonalcoholic beverages. It can also be a mixture solely of nonalcoholic beverages. Historically, punch is believed to have originated from the Hindi and Urdu word "pāñc," meaning "five," referring to its original five ingredients: alcohol, a sour element, a sweetener, spices or tea, and water.23

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Glogg, a hot punch of Swedish origin, is frequently made with red wine and contains spices, almonds, and raisins. Wine coolers, popular in the United States, are wines of low alcohol flavoured with fruit juices.
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Glogg, a hot punch of Swedish origin, is frequently made with red wine and contains spices, almonds, and raisins. Wine coolers, popular in the United States, are wines of low alcohol flavoured with fruit juices.
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