Glogg (Swedish Mulled Red Wine)- My Swedish Mother In Law'S - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 liters red wine
1 cup raisins
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon cardamom pod, cracked
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup blanched almond

Preparation

In a non-reactive pot combine raisins, sugar, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks and almonds.
Cover with water and simmer for 2 hours.
Turn off burner and add wine.
Let sit for 1-2 hours.
Remove raisins and spices, either by straining or with a slotted spoon. Save the raisins to snack on! Just make sure the kids don't get them--they are STRONG!
To serve, heat in individual mugs in the microwave, adding a shot of vodka if you are really daring!