Kramambuli (Tea Cocktail)

Lovely 'tea cocktail!' This Austrian drink is perfect on cold evenings with friends. It is usually made to be very sweet, but my version is a little more tart than most. Cook/prep time does not include time to steep. Taken from the veetee.com website and posted for ZWT.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 drinks

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  camomile tea (leaves or bags)
• 2  cups water
• 1 (750 ml) bottle  semidry white wine
• 6  tablespoons honey
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup light rum
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons raisins
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Steep the chamomile in water that has just reached a boil for 5 minutes; strain.
2. Combine all ingredients (including the tea) in a medium pot.
3. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
4. Gently simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, and then cover and let steep for 20 minutes.
6. After the mixture has steeped, remove the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Warm it over low heat, but do not boil. Serve immediately.