1 qt. dry red wine (use a basic French table wine)
2 c. cream sherry
1/2 c. raisins
Peel of 1 orange (orange part only), removed in long strips
2 tsp. Angostura bitters
5 cardamom pods
5 whole cloves
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 c. aquavit or vodka
2 tbsp. sugar or to taste
Whole blanched almonds
Raisins

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large crock or pitcher. Cover tightly and let stand at room temperature for 12 hours. Strain into large NON-ALUMINUM saucepan. Mix in aquavit or vodka and sugar. Bring to jut below a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Place an almond and a raisin in each mug. Add glogg to mug and enjoy. Makes 7 cups.