Glogg
(Scandinavian Spiced Wine)
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Ingredients :
1 bot hearty red wine – (1 1/2 liters)
10 x cardamom pods
5 whl cloves
1 1/2 x cinnamon sticks
1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup sugar
1 bot vodka – (750 ml)
Method :
* Combine wine, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, almonds, raisins and sugar in large, heavy-bottomed pot. Cover and bring to slow boil over medium-low heat, 10 to 15 minutes.
* Remove from heat and add vodka. Carefully put long-handled lighted match to drink, then stir with ladle for 1 to 2 minutes to burn off alcohol. Cover pot to extinguish flame.
* Keep warm on stove. Ladle into mugs or glasses with spoons, being sure to put some almonds and raisins in each glass.
* This recipe yields 10 (6-ounce) servings.