Jukka's Glogg

Submitted by Maureen in MA

"This is a recipe adapted from a Norwegian cookbook, made each year by my cousin's husband. Note: The almonds and raisins can be added for flavor while standing, then strained before pouring."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 8 cups
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (26 ounce) bottle dry red wine (cabernet sauvignon)
• 1 (26 ounce) bottle vodka, 100 proof (or acquavit)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 5 cloves
• 6 cardamom seeds, crushed
• 1 orange peel, spiral
• 1⁄2 cup slivered almonds
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

directions

1. 1. Combine wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and orange peel in saucepan. Stir to blend.
2. 2. Let stand 3-4 hours.
3. 3. Heat, but do not boil.
4. 4. Light with a match and pour burning into heatproof cups containing a few almonds and raisins.