HOT AND SPICED WINE

December 13 is Saint Lucy (Santa Lucia in Swedish) Day. Lucia is serving you glögg and gingersnap cookies. She is dressed in a white gown and has candles in her hair. The mulled wine will warm you up during cold winter days.

GLÖGG

• 1 1/2 cups red wine
• 1 1/2 cups ruby port wine
• 1 cup vodka
• 6 pods green cardamom
• 5 whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 ounces slivered almonds
• 1/2 tablespoon raisins

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