Christmas Glögi

Ingredients

• 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine

• 2-3 tablespoons madeira wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1-2 cinnamon sticks
• 5-6 whole cloves
• 1 orange, rind of
• 1/4 cup blanched slivered almond (optional)
• 1/4 cup vodka, to spike it up (optional)

Directions

1. 1

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