Ingredients
FAMILY RECIPE FROM 1840:
5 cinnamon sticks; broken into pieces
20 whole cloves
1 piece ginger
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, crushed
1 orange, peel removed and reserved
3 drops vanilla extract
1/2 cup cognac
1 bottle red wine
1 cup sugar
Raisins, for garnish
Blanched whole almonds, for garnish
MODERN RECIPE:
3 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
1 piece fresh ginger
1 orange, peel removed and reserved
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, crushed
3/4 cup vodka
1 bottle red wine
3/4 cup sugar
Raisins, for garnish
Blanched whole almonds, for garnish
Directions
- Family recipe and Modern recipe: Place all spices, vodka or cognac, depending on recipe, in a glass jar overnight. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve into a saucepot. Add the wine and sugar. Heat very slowly until hot and the sugar has dissolved. Make sure that the brew does not boil. Serve in small cups or mugs and garnish with raisins and almonds.