Easy Swedish Glögg

Ingredients

• 2 cups water or orange juice
• 1 (750-ml) bottle red wine, such as Burgundy
• ½ cup sugar
• Garnishes: blanched almonds, golden raisins
• 1 (3-inch) piece orange rind
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 5 whole allspice
  • 2 cardamom pods, bruised
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 6 whole cloves

Combine first 9 ingredients in a pot over medium heat. Bring mixture to a simmer, being careful not to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Strain mixture, and serve immediately, or gently reheat before serving...

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