Finnish Mulled Wine

• 2/3 cup vodka
• 2/3 cup port wine
• 15 whole cloves
• 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
• 2 orange zest strips (1 to 3 inches)
• 1 orange slice
• 1 lemon zest strip (1 to 3 inches)
• 1 lemon slice
• 1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 2 inches), peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon cardamom pods
• 3 cups dry red wine
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• Blanched almonds and raisins, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine the first ten ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
2. Transfer to a large saucepan; stir in red wine and brown sugar. Bring just to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar. Strain.
3. Serve warm over blanched almond and raisins, if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/finnish-mulled-wine/ (may not work)