Xmas glögg

Christmas glögg
© Studio Fotoni

• 1 bottle of red wine
• 2–3 tablespoons Madeira (optional)
• 1/2 cup raw sugar, or to taste
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1–2 sticks cinnamon
• 5–6 whole cloves
• peelings of orange
• 1/4 cup blanched, slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup vodka to spike it up (optional)

In a large kettle, combine all the ingredients except the vodka. Heat slowly, until the drink is steaming hot. Stir every now and then, and taste with a spoon whenever you feel like it. Do not let the drink get even close to boiling. Just keep it warm. Before serving, add vodka if you wish.