Glögg

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Remove zest from lemon and orange with a vegetable peeler, reserving fruit for another use.

   Step 2

   Heat half bottle of red wine, sugar, zests, spices, and ginger in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, until just barely simmering (do not boil). Simmer gently 10 minutes, then cool. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl.

   Step 3

   Stir in remaining wine and other alcohols. Heat in a cleaned saucepan over moderate heat until just warm.

   Step 4

   Divide raisins and almonds among 6 small coffee cups or heatproof glasses and ladle in glögg. Serve with small spoons for eating raisins and almonds.