Maryann Sawyer'S Glogg(Very Alcoholic) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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