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Name: Glogg
Ingredients: 1 (750 ml) bottledry fruity red wine (like Pinot Noir or Zinfandel); 1 (750 ml) bottle port wine; 375 ml cognac (half of a 750 ml bottle) or 375 ml brandy (half of a 750 ml bottle) or 375 ml rum (half of a 750 ml bottle) or 375 ml vodka (half of a 750 ml bottle); 1 orange, zest of; 10 cardamom pods; 2 cinnamon sticks; 10 whole cloves; 5 slices fresh ginger; sugar, to taste; 1 cup raisins (optional); 1 cup blanched almond (optional)

11 ingredients

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Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottledry fruity red wine (like Pinot Noir or Zinfandel)
1 (750 ml) bottle port wine
375 ml cognac (half of a 750 ml bottle) or 375 ml brandy (half of a 750 ml bottle) or 375 ml rum (half of a 750 ml bottle) or 375 ml vodka (half of a 750 ml bottle)
1 orange, zest of
10 cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
5 slices fresh ginger
sugar, to taste
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup blanched almond (optional)

Directions

1

In a saucepan, combine the wine, port, cognac, orange zest, and spices along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil.
2

Decrease heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
3

Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight, at least 12 hours.
4

Strain the mixture, then reheat it (do not boil) and add sugar, to taste.
5

Add the raisins and almonds (you may just put a teaspoonful in each glass if you are using these) and serve hot.