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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Traditional Finnish hot Christmas drink. Ingredients:
1 (750 ml) bottle red wine |
2 -3 tablespoons madeira wine (optional) |
1/2 cup sugar (to taste) |
1/3 cup raisins |
1 -2 cinnamon stick |
5 -6 whole cloves |
1 orange, rind of |
1/4 cup blanched slivered almond (optional) |
1/4 cup vodka, to spike it up (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large kettle, combine all the ingredients except the vodka. Heat slowly, until the drink is steaming hot. Stir every now and then, and taste with a spoon whenever you feel like it. Do not let the drink boil, just keep it warm. Before serving, add vodka if you wish. Servings: 1 to 6. |
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