2 whole cardamom pods
2 tbsps stick cinnamon broken
12 1/2 whole cloves
peel of 1 orange
1 qt port
1 qt burgundy
3/4 cups raisins
4 ozs cube sugar
1/2 (fifth) brandy
Remove seeds from cardamom pods; tie with cinnamon, cloves, orange peel in cheesecloth bag. Add the liquors, raisins, sugar and cheesecloth bag. Simmer several hours. Serve warm.