Ingredients
4 ounces vodka
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
25 ounces dry red wine
12 ounces vodka
4 whole cloves
Raisins, sliced almonds, and cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Preparation
Infused vodka: Combine vodka and spices in a nonreactive bowl, and stir until mixed thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap, and let steep in a cool, dark place 7 days. Pour mixture through a fine sieve, and discard solids.
Fortified wine: Bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. Let sugar syrup cool completely before using.
Combine infused vodka, wine, vodka, and sugar syrup in a large pot, and heat slowly over very low heat (do not let boil). Add cloves, and ladle into mugs. Add raisins, almonds, and a cinnamon stick to each mug, and serve.
