Austin'S Family Glögg 2013 (Mulled Wine)

• 2 (750 ml) bottles of Dry red wine (Bordeaux/Calvet) or Zinfandel
• 3 cups apple Cider
• 1 orange zest and Juiced
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 8 dried figs
• 12 cardamon pods
• 12 cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 4 star anise
• 3 allspice pods (optional if you have it)
• 1/2 cup of Honey (sugar if you don't have it)
• 1/4 cup of Brandy
• 1/2 cup of vodka (optional for additional kick)

1. Toast all the spices in a small pan
2. Combine the wine, fruit, and spices in a pot; bring to a simmer and steep for 45 min or longer, stirring occasionally.
3. Add Brandy and honey (or sugar) stirring until fully dissolved. Strain for serving or keep in a warmer for further steeping, till serving.
4. To serve, place a small handful of raisins in each glass, pour glogg over the raisins and serve with blanched almonds or pepparkakor (ginger snaps) on the side.

bottles, apple cider, orange zest, golden raisins, figs, cardamon pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks, anise, pods, honey, brandy, vodka

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/austins-family-glogg-2013-mulled-wine-52571941 (may not work)