Ingredients
Scale
25.4oz bottle red wine
25.4oz bottle of port
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons of raisins
2 tablespoons freshly sliced ginger
1 tablespoon cloves
1 tablespoon cardamom pods, crushed
1 stick of cinnamon
2 tablespoons slivered/blanched almonds
Garnish: optional slices of orange and extra raisins, cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan first until the sugar is dissolved
- Add wine, port, brandy, orange zest, raisins, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon to the saucepan and heat on a low temperature for 30 minutes
- Set aside to steep for a further 30 minutes
- Strain and remove the fruits and spices
- Serve straight away or reheat the pot before serving
- Serve into wine glasses or your favourite glass mug, garnish with a sprinkle of almonds, raisins and a slice of orange or cinnamon stick
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails