1 bottle Red wine
3 to 6 Tbs Schnapps (or vodka or similar spirits)
1 whole Ginger root piece, about 1-inch long
2 pieces Cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp Cardamom seeds
6 to 8 Cloves
1/2 cup Seedless raisins
3 Tbs Blanched almonds


Pour into a saucepan 1 bottle red wine and schnapps. Add the ginger root, stick cinnamon, cardamom seeds, and cloves. Let stand and draw. To serve, heat the cordial almost to a boil. Pour it piping hot over raisins and almonds in small mugs or glasses.