Instructions: Combine wine, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, almonds, raisins and sugar in large, heavy-bottomed pot. Cover and bring to slow boil over medium-low heat, 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and add vodka. Carefully put long-handled lighted match to drink, then stir with ladle for 1 to 2 minutes to burn off alcohol. Cover pot to extinguish flame.

Keep warm on stove. Ladle into mugs or glasses with spoons, being sure to put some almonds and raisins in each glass.

This recipe yields 10 (6-ounce) servings.

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