Cool Down with a Glögg Spritz

A Scandinavian Tradition with an Aussie Twist

Glögg is a beloved winter drink in Scandinavia, cherished for its warm spices, cosy sweetness, and deep ties to holiday traditions. For centuries, it’s been enjoyed as a comforting treat on cold nights, bringing friends and families together over the festive aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. But here in Australia, where summer heat defines the holiday season, we can put a refreshing twist on this classic by transforming it into a glögg spritz! By blending traditional glögg, sparkling wine, a splash of citrus, and maybe even a few frozen berries, Australians can enjoy all the rich flavours of Scandinavian glögg with a light, summery twist—perfect for holiday gatherings under the sun.

Our first recipe is a favourite from Kaisa, our Finnish team member who knows her glögg!

Glögiskumppa – (Glögg Bubbly)

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 230ml chilled glögg
• 430ml chilled sparkling wine (alcoholic or non alcoholic)

To serve

• Fresh rosemary
• Orange peel
• Frozen cranberries (or dried)

Method
Pour chilled glögg evenly across 4 glasses. Top with chilled sparkling wine. Finish with fresh rosemary, orange peel and frozen cranberries. Enjoy!

 

Our second recipe comes from Åsa, our Swedish team member, who brings her own twist on glögg!

Glöggspritz

Serves 5
Ingredients

• 350ml glögg
• 350ml sparkling wine
• 350ml sparkling water (optional)
• Ice cubes
• Orange peel
• Fresh Rosemary

Method
Pour the glögg, sparkling wine & sparkling water into a jug and mix. Put ice cubes into each glass and pour over the drink mix. Decorate with orange peel and fresh rosemary. Serve immediately.

Tip – you can also decorate each glass with star anise and a cinnamon stick.

 

Our final recipe is from Ali, our team member whose Swedish husband inspires her unique twist on the glögg spritz!

Glögg Sangria (non alcoholic)

Ingredients

• 1 part glögg
• 1 part orange or apple juice
• Chopped apple, orange and lemon
• Ice

For decoration & aromas – a slice of orange zest

Method
Fill a jug half with glögg and half juice. Add ice and chopped fruit. Gently stir with a spoon and serve into each glass. Cut a few slices of orange peel, squeeze them slightly over each glass to release the essential oils from the peel into the drink. Enjoy immediately. 

Shop the Essentials for Your Glögg Spritz

Bring the Scandinavian spirit to your table with everything you need for a refreshing glögg spritz. From traditional glögg to elegant cocktail glasses and wine glasses to stylish jugs, we have the essentials to help you serve up these festive drinks in style.

Embrace the warmth and joy of glögg this holiday season, whether you’re enjoying it the traditional way or with our refreshing glögg spritz twist. We hope these recipes inspire you to gather with friends and family, celebrating the spirit of togetherness. Don’t forget to shop our essentials to make your glögg experience truly special.

Cheers to delicious drinks and memorable moments!