Gloggbeverages 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1 each inch stick cinnamon, broken 1 each whole clove 1 each cardamom pod, opened 1 3/4 cup sweet red wine 1/4 cup whiskey 2 teaspoon raisins 1 teaspoon honey 4 each whole, blanched almonds For spice bag, tie orange peel, stick cinnamon, whole clove and opened cardamom pod in cheesecloth. In a 4-cup measure combine wine, whiskey, raisins, honey and spice bag. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% power about 6 minutes or till heated through, but not boiling. If desired, cover and let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours to develop more flavor. If wine wine mixture is allowed to stand, micro-cook, uncovered on 50% power about 6 minutes more or till heated through, but not boiling. Remove spice bag. Serve in mugs. Add some almonds to each mug. |
