Nate Mcveigh'S Glühwein

1. 1

   Combine and slightly crush whole allspice and cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle, take care not to crush into a powder. Place this into a teabag and seal it.

2. 2

   Pour water into a small pot and add teabag, cinnamon sticks, apple, and the pear. Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   When water has reached a boil, add the sugar and boil for an additional few minutes, or until consistency changes slightly.

4. 4

   Once liquid begins to thicken, turn off heat source, and remove every ingredient from water except fruits. Add a few splashes of port wine to return liquid to it's original consistency. Set aside.

5. 5

   Empty entire box of Cabernet into a large stockpot. Bring to a simmer, just until you see steam begin to rise to avoid losing alcohol.

6. 6

   Cut orange in half, squeeze one half into Cabernet and discard, and stick the 20 cloves into the rind of the other orange half. Make it decorative!

7. 7

   Add the decorated orange half and the liquid from the other pot into the stockpot and stir.

8. 8

   Now you're done. Drink it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.