Christmas Julegløgg (Hot Christmas “Glogg”)

by Christian ~ Denmark

A note from Christian Nolle (who rather dislikes the festive period): “The below recipe has not been approved by me or by any of my aliases.”

Ingredients

5 cardamom seeds • 5 cloves • 1 stick cinnamon • 1 tablespoon chopped • lemon peel • 2 cups red wine • 2 cups port wine • ¼ pound blanched almonds • ¼ pound seeded raisins • ¼ pound loaf sugar • 2 cups brandy

Instructions

1. Place all the spices and lemon into a double-thick cheesecloth bag. Tie it tightly together. • 2. Put the wine in a kettle and drop the bag into it. Simmer for 20 minutes. • 3. Add the almonds and raisins. Let simmer 10 minutes more. • 4. Remove from heat and take out the bag of spices. Pour the mixture through a sieve, discarding the raisins and almonds. • 5. Pour brandy over sugar cubes and set fire to them. Pour the firey mixture into the wine mixture and serve hot.