Joyce's Gloog

Gloog --1/2 gallon Taylor Tawny Port-- 6-8 oz. of Vodka (cheap is fine)--8-10 cinammon sticks--15 or 20 whole cloves--7-8 quarter size chunks of ginger -Put all ingredients in a large pot and heat until hot, but not boiling.  Stir occasionally. (Caution: the first time I made gloog I got shit-faced drunk without having a sip, because I stood over the pot stirring and the inhaled fumes went right to my blood stream.) --Use funnel to pour into one large bottle or smaller ones--being sure each bottle gets a share of the cinammon, gloves and ginger.

To serve: heat either over the stove or in the microwave until hot, but not boiling.Place 2 or 3 slivered almonds and 2 or 3 raisins in the bottom of an espresso cup (optional)Fill with gloog Note; since this is a fortified wine it will keep for a very long time. Refrigeration not needed, but a cool place is preferable.