Categories: Hot Beverage, Mark Bittman

Ingredients

• 1 (750 ml) bottle dry fruity red wine (like Pinot Noir or Zinfandel)
• 1 (750 ml) bottle port wine
• 375 ml cognac or brandy or rum or vodka (half of a 750 ml bottle)
• 1 orange, zest of
• 10 cardamom pods
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 10 whole cloves
• 5 slices fresh ginger
• sugar, to taste
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 cup blanched almond (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the wine, port, cognac, orange zest, and spices along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil.

2. Decrease heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

3. Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight, at least 12 hours.

4. Strain the mixture, then reheat it (do not boil) and add sugar, to taste.

5. Add the raisins and almonds (you may just put a teaspoonful in each glass if you are using these) and serve hot.

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