Finnish Mulled Wine

Name: Finnish Mulled Wine
Ingredients: 2/3 cup vodka; 2/3 cup port wine; 15 whole cloves; 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 2 orange zest strips (1 to 3 inches); 1 orange slice; 1 lemon zest strip (1 to 3 inches); 1 lemon slice; 1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 2 inches), peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon cardamom pods; 3 cups dry red wine; 1 cup packed brown sugar; Blanched almonds and raisins, optional

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup vodka
2/3 cup port wine
15 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
2 orange zest strips (1 to 3 inches)
1 orange slice
1 lemon zest strip (1 to 3 inches)
1 lemon slice
1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 2 inches), peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon cardamom pods
3 cups dry red wine
1 cup packed brown sugar
Blanched almonds and raisins, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first ten ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
2

Transfer to a large saucepan; stir in red wine and brown sugar. Bring just to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar. Strain.
3

Serve warm over blanched almond and raisins, if desired.