Name: Glogg #2
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cocktail
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

The Glogg #2 works as well on a weeknight as it does at a party — warming flavors and done in under 5 minutes.

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

Instructions

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