Best of Bridge Danish Glogg

Lennie's Note:

The Best of Bridge cookbooks are an excellent series of Canadian cookbooks. This recipe is taken from the "Grand Slam" book.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (26 ounce) bottle red wine
• 1 cup brandy
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 1 orange , rind on,thinly sliced (seeds discarded)
• 1 slice lemon
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 3 whole cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 cup raisins
• 1⁄3; cup slivered almond

Directions:

1. Using cheesecloth, make a spice bag with the cinnamon and cloves; tie tightly with kitchen string.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 90 minutes, covered.
3. Remove lemon slice and orange slices, and spice bag, before serving.