2 qts dry red wine
2 qts moscato
1 pint sweet vermouth
2 tbsp bitters
2 cups raisins
Peelings of one orange
12 whole cardamoms, bruised
10 whole cloves
2 inch piece of ginger
1-2 sticks of cinnamon
1.5 cups aquavit
1.5 cups sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
Combine all ingredients but aquavits, sugar and almonds; let sit overnight for 12 hrs. Turn up to med-high and right before serving add remaining ingredients. Serves 2 dozen mugs