Hot christmas cordial (glogg)

Yield: 1 Servings

1 Bottle of ordinary red wine      1/2 dl Vodka; or similar spirits
1 Ginger root (whole)      2 Sticks of cinnamon
1/2 ts Cardamom seed      7 Whole cloves
1 dl Seedless raisins      1/2 dl Blanched almonds

Pour wine and vodka into a sauce pan. Add spices. Let stand and draw. Meanwhile prepare the raisins and almonds. To serve heat the cordial almost to the boil. Pour it piping hot over raisins and almonds in small mugs or glasses. Very common to have during December it's a Christmas beverage. Source: A small treasury of Swedish food