Christmas Glogi

• 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine
• 2 -3 tablespoons madeira wine (optional)
• 12 cup sugar (to taste)
• 13 cup raisins
• 1 -2 cinnamon stick
• 5 -6 whole cloves
• 1 orange, rind of
• 14 cup blanched slivered almond (optional)
• 14 cup vodka, to spike it up (optional)

1. In a large kettle, combine all the ingredients except the vodka.
2. Heat slowly, until the drink is steaming hot.
3. Stir every now and then, and taste with a spoon whenever you feel like it.
4. Do not let the drink boil, just keep it warm.
5. Before serving, add vodka if you wish.
6. Servings: 1 to 6.

red wine, madeira wine, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, orange, blanched slivered almond, vodka

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/christmas-gl-gi-177387 (may not work)