This recipe is from my friend’s Mom, Agnete and has become my go to.
1 cup snaps (or vodka)
4 cups red wine (do not waste an expensive bottle on this, I usually get a Barefoot Cab or similar)
1-2 sticks cinnamon
6-8 whole cloves
2 tbsp sigar
1 lemon or orange (I usually use a couple of clementines)
Raisins and almond slivers as desired
Boil the cinnamon and whole cloves in a little water in a large pot for a few minutes. Add the wine, liquor, sugar, raisins, almonds and heat. Do not boil. Add the zest and some of the juice from your lemon or orange. Serve in mugs with spoons for the raisins and nuts. This will keep you warm and mellow. Often served with æbleskiver.
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