Alcoholic
Frozen Cocktails
Gin Hass
20–25 min8–10 glasses
Frozen CocktailsAlcoholic· ~5.4%
Gløgg Slush
Warm winter spices like cardamom and cinnamon meet dark rum and chilled red wine in a thick, ruby-red freeze. Scandinavian winter markets usually serve gløgg steaming hot, but spinning it through a slush machine turns the holiday classic into a festive party drink. Spoon raisins and slivered almonds straight over the top.
To make Gløgg Slush in a slush machine, blend red wine, dark rum, orange juice, pour the mix into the machine and run the Frozen Cocktail program for about 20–25 minutes. This Frozen Cocktails recipe makes a full 2.4-litre batch — about 8–10 glasses — ready to serve straight from the tap.
- Time
- 20–25 min
- Servings
- 8–10 glasses
- Machine program
- Frozen Cocktail
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~5.4% alcohol in the finished slush — Estimated from typical spirit strengths — comparable to a normal cocktail, but slush drinks go down faster. Enjoy responsibly.
Recipes marked with alcohol are intended for adults (18+). Please enjoy responsibly.
Machine program: Frozen Cocktail
Pour the mix in at room temperature or chilled — no ice needed. Select the program and let the machine work until the texture is right.
Ingredients
Batch size
Unchecked items only — tick off what you already have.
Instructions
Step 1
Pour all ingredients into the vessel.
Step 2
Select the Frozen Cocktail program.
Step 3
Wait until the slush reaches the perfect consistency – then serve!
Freeze timer
Freeze times vary with starting temperature — check at the first beep and give it 5 more minutes if it's still loose.
No slush machine? Add about 1 kg (8 cups) of ice and blend in batches until smooth.
Quick answers
How long does Gløgg Slush take in a slush machine?
About 20–25 min on the Frozen Cocktail program. Mixing the base takes around 10 minutes — pre-chilled ingredients freeze noticeably faster.
How much does this Gløgg Slush recipe make?
A full batch is 2.4 litres — about 8–10 glasses. Use the portion switch above for a 1-litre half batch or the exact amount per glass.
How strong is a frozen Gløgg Slush?
Around 5.4% alcohol in the finished batch — similar to a regular cocktail. That's deliberately below the ~10% limit where a slush machine stops freezing.
Can I make Gløgg Slush without a slush machine?
Yes. Mix the same ingredients, add about 1 kg of ice and blend in batches until smooth. The texture is a little icier than from a machine, so serve it straight away.
Why won't my Gløgg Slush freeze?
Almost always too much sugar or alcohol — or warm ingredients. A slush sets at roughly 120–160 g sugar per litre and under ~10% alcohol. Stick to the amounts above, chill everything first, and check your own tweaks in the will-it-freeze calculator.
