Glogi ( Finnish Mulled Wine) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
5 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (ca 3-inch)
1 teaspoon whole cardamom seed
2 inches candid orange rind (about 1 tbsp)
750 ml red wine (1 bottle)
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons almonds, blanched whole (or slivered)

Preparation

In a non aluminum mid-size sauce pan, heat water and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
Tie all spices and the peel into a small piece of cheesecloth for easy removal.
Add the spices and peel and wine to the sauce pan and simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
To serve: Stand one spoon in each glass, evenly divide gogli into each glass.
Add a few raisins and almonds in each, or serve separately.