Maryann Sawyer'S Glogg(Very Alcoholic)

• 3 whole cardamoms
• 8 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4-inch strip orange rind
• 1 1/3 c. water
• 1/4 c. blanched almonds
• 1/2 c. golden raisins
• 1 (24 oz.) bottle Bordeaux or Zinfandel wine
• 1 (24 oz.) bottle Port
• 1/2 pt. brandy
• 1 qt. cranapple juice

1. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes in water.
3. Add almonds and raisins; simmer 10 minutes more.
4. Add remaining liquids; bring to boil and cool.
5. Store in refrigerator overnight (this step is essential).
6. Remove spice bag.
7. Heat, but don't boil.
8. Add sugar to taste (1 or 2 cups for those who like sweet drinks, 1/2 cup otherwise, but taste).
9. Serve in heated mugs (small amounts, as this is really potent) with a few raisins and almonds.

cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, orange rind, water, blanched almonds, golden raisins, brandy, cranapple juice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=573695 (may not work)