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A Christmas open house staple. This punch is wonderful...but it's a killer.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  cinnamon sticks
• 20  whole cloves
• 1  cup water
• 1  cup raisins
• 2⁄3 cup  slivered almonds
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 gallon red wine
• 750  ml port wine
• 1  cup light rum
• 1  cup aquavit
•  orange slice, for garnish

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine cinnamon sticks, cloves, and water. Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer about 30 minutes. Strain. Discard spices.
2. In a 4-quart pan, combine spiced water with remaining ingredients, except orange slices. Heat over medium-low heat. DON'T boil.
3. Serve in a punch bowl or from copper stock pot. Garnish top of punch with slices.