Glogg

Start Glogg 3-6 days ahead. Combine wines, orange peel, whole spices and sugar in large saucepan. Simmer, but do not boil, about 5 min. Pour mixture back in bottles, cork, and let stand until serving day. At serving time, strain brew into large saucepan, add almonds, raisins and liquor. Heat until steaming, but do not boil. Pour hot liquid into glogg pot or fondue pot. Float orange slices, studded w cloves on top. Ladle into mugs, including fruit, and serve w spoons.

Wine, Red   1bottle Burgundy
Wine, Port   1bottle
Orange Peel   from 1/2 orange
Cloves1T whole
Cardamom1T shelled seeds
Sugar   0.25c
Nuts, Almonds   0.5c whole, blanched
Raisins   0.5c dark
Brandy   1c or use aquavit or vodka