Glogg #2

Ingredients

1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup blanched almonds
12 cloves
6 bruised cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
2 pieces orange peel
1 1/3 cups water
3 cups dry red wine
3 cups tawny port
1 1/2 cups brandy

Directions

1. Combine all the non-alcoholic ingredients in a heavy enamel or stainless steel saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Add the red wine and the port and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, for at least 2 hours.

3. Bring back to a simmer, add the brandy, and heat for 1 minute.

If you want to be fancy you can put it into a warmed metal bowl, turn down the lights and ignite it before serving.

Serve in irish coffee cup.