1 qt. 100 proof vodka
1 pt. whiskey
2/3 gallon good port wine
2 c. sugar
2 c. raisins
2 whole pieces of cinnamon
5 cardamon seeds
3 whole cloves
6 sweet almonds
2 dried orange peels

Place all ingredients in a good size pan. Heat on stove. Stir well so that sugar melts, until about to boil. (Do not let it boil hard.) Then, light a match and set fire to the fumes. This is very important and must be done fast. Hold a cover that fits the pan in your left hand, light the mixture and put the cover on to put the flame out. It should not burn more than a few seconds.

Serve in small glasses. May be served warm or cool.

Yields approximately 1 gallon.