Step 2

Make the glögg: In a medium saucepan, combine the cinnamon, ginger, orange zest, cloves, raisins, light brown sugar, cardamom, vanilla bean and pod, and 1 cup of the red wine. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the wine is reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining wine, orange juice, port and vodka, and continue to cook until bubbles form around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Chill in the fridge, covered, overnight and up to 2 days.

Step 3

Make the almond-raisin mixture: In a large sauté pan, toast the almonds, raisins and brown sugar over medium heat until fragrant and toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the butter and continue to cook until golden brown, 5 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

Strain the chilled glögg into a medium pot, discarding the solids, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Do not boil. Ladel the glögg into mugs and garnish each with a spoonful of the almond-raisin mixture. And serve.