Swedish Christmas Glogg

Glogg is a traditional Swedish/Scandinavian drink. It is a warm served during the Christmas holidays.

Ingredients:

• 1 (750ML) bottles fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais

• ½ (750ML) bottle port wine

• 1.5 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

• 7 whole cloves

• ½ orange, peel cut into thin strips

• ½ cup white sugar, or to taste

• ⅜ cup rum, or to taste

• ⅛ cup brandy, or to taste

• ½ cup raisins

• ½ cup slivered almonds

Disclaimer: For those of legal age, please drink responsibly and with moderation.

Directions:

1. Gently simmer the red wine, port wine, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange peel in a large pot set over medium-low heat. Stir in the sugar, rum, and brandy. Continue simmering 5 minutes more, stirring to completely dissolve the sugar, and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.

2. Mix the raisins and almonds together in a bowl.

3. To serve, ladle into coffee cups or Swedish-style small glass or ceramic mugs. Garnish each cup with a spoonful of the raisin and almond mixture.

Serves: 7