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Ikea's mulled wine may be the most revolting beverage I've ever tried

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Funky Papa

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I don't know what kind of devil possessed me to purchase alcohol at Ikea, but alas, now I'm stuck with a bottle of this filth. It tastes like cheap boxed sangria mixed with liquorice and a hint of root beer.

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Is this shit actually consumed in Sweden? The label says it's made in Germany, and after giving it a taste I'm inclined to think it's repurposed industrial waste.

Swedish-GAF, you've got some 'splainin' to do.
 
dispensergoinup

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Funky Papa said:
I don't know what kind of devil possessed me to purchase alcohol at Ikea, but alas, now I'm stuck with a bottle of this filth. It tastes like cheap boxed sangria mixed with liquorice and a hint of root beer.

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Is this shit actually consumed in Sweden? The label says it's made in Germany, and after giving it a taste I'm inclined to think it's repurposed industrial waste.

Swedish-GAF, you've got some 'splainin' to do.
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Were there special instructions on how to drink it?
 
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Jokab

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Yeah that shit is delicious. Served hot though, and preferably with some raisins and crushed almonds (in the glass/cup, mind you).

Haven't tried the IKEA version though, it might be shit.
 
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dekline

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Ikea would be a great place to get drunk. Drink as much as you want and pass out on the most comfortable bed you can find!
 
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Milchjon

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Maybe you should drink it in the winter and heat it, like you're supposed to ;-)

Had that same bottle last winter, didn't hate it. Sure, it's cheap shit, but it it's drinkable when it's hot on a cold night. Couldn't imagine drinking it in the summer.
 
Estocolmo

Estocolmo

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Glögg is only for christmas. You warm the Glögg in a pot until it boils and put raisins and almonds in it. There are alcohol alternatives also. Its very popular during the winter time.
 
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ComputerMKII

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There should be a thread about 'products you had no idea companies made'. Till a few weeks ago I didn't know Sony was in the insurance business and now I'm learning that IKEA sells wine.
 
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Milchjon

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Computer said:
There should be a thread about 'products you had no idea companies made'. Till a few weeks ago I didn't know Sony was in the insurance business and now I'm learning that IKEA sells wine.
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They sell all kinds of Swedish "specialties". For as long as I can remember.

Daim is king.
 
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Kisaya

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adamy said:
how much was it?

didn't know Ikea sells wine
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Computer said:
There should be a thread about 'products you had no idea companies made'. Till a few weeks ago I didn't know Sony was in the insurance business and now I'm learning that IKEA sells wine.
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I think it depends on where you're at. My store (Brooklyn) doesn't have this at all (unless I've been blind to it @__@).
 
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Milchjon

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Kisaya said:
I think it depends on where you're at. My store (Brooklyn) doesn't have this at all (unless I've been blind to it @__@).
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When did you check? They only sell it in winter.

Edit: For those asking about prices, I think it's in the 4-5€ range, if not even cheaper.
 
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GSG Flash

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I had the non alcoholic version of this. It was indeed very nasty.
 
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Angst

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*Glögg defense force incoming*

Glögg is awesome, it's best suited to cold winter days, preferably around christmas. I do prefer Glühwein though as that is not as sweet.

This is how you drink it:

1. Heat it to ~55 degrees celsius
2. Have some raisins and almonds in a cup
3. Pour the glögg over the raisins and almonds
4. Drink it while eating a pepparkaka
 
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