Ingredients:
75 cl bottle of red wine
30 cl port
20 cl blackberry schnapps or orange schnapps
6-8 cardamom seeds
10 whole cloves
1 small cinnamon stick
1 orange peel (without white part)
1 piece (about 2-inches in size) fresh ginger
150-200 grams dark, organic raisins
Cane sugar to taste.

Instructions:
In a glass container, combine red wine, port, schnapps, spices, orange peel, ginger and raisins. Seal the container tightly and leave it for at least 12 hours in a dark place at room temperature.

Strain the blend and pour into a stainless steel pot, warm gently over medium heat, stir occasionally, until steaming hot (NOT boiling hot, boiling will burn off the alcohol).
Sweeten to taste with a little cane sugar.

Serve with a snack of fruits, nuts, sweets, or homemade Christmas cookies.

Serve In:
Mulled Wine Glasses (or a heat resistant mug)