CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
|
|
Beverage |
1 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
3 |
|
Figs (the dried ones in heavy; and I mean heavy; syrup) |
8 |
|
Cloves |
1 |
|
Dried piece of skin (2"x3") of seville bitter orange |
1 |
|
Stick (6-inches long) cinnamon |
8 |
|
Almonds |
45 |
|
Raisins |
3/16 |
ts |
Cardamom |
1 |
lb |
Of sugar |
2 |
c |
Beer |
1 |
qt |
Vodka or other 40% pure spirits |
1 |
|
Bottle (0.75 litres) full-bodied red wine |
INSTRUCTIONS
SPICES
OTHERS
Boil the spices in the beer for 25 -30 minutes. Strain away the spices and
add the sugar to the beer. Some extra heat and/or a cup of the wine may be
needed to completely dissolve the sugar. Add the rest of the wine and the
vodka and serve hot (about 160°, beware not to boil away the alcohol) with
raisins and skinned almonds in small cups.
REC.FOOD.RECIPES
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