Winter Warmer

Ingredients:

1 bottle of inexpensive red wine
0.5 Liter inexpensive brandy or vodka
10 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick 
5 cloves
1/2 orange peel (dried or fresh)
1/4 lbs sugar (regular or lumps)

1/2 cup raisins,
1/2 cup scalded, peeled almonds

Preparation:

Heat the wine, spices and orange peal in a pot. Be careful not to boil the mixture; just let it simmer for about 45 minutes.Then, strain to remove all additions. Add the brandy or vodka, and re-heat to serving temperature. Serve hot with raisins and almonds. Enjoy irresponsibly!

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