Boerenjongens

Description
This "drink" is well known throughout the Netherlands. It is associated with little old ladies, although the name translates to "Farmer's Lads" or "Farming Lads".

Ingredients

 * 500 g big raisins with stones
 * 10 cm cinnamon stick
 * 250 g sugar
 * 1 liter brandy

Directions

 * 1) Wash the raisins in lukewarm water and leave to drain.
 * 2) Put in a stoppered bottle with the cinnamon stick.
 * 3) Put the sugar in a pot with water just covering it and bring to the boil.
 * 4) Leave to cool and mix with the brandy.
 * 5) Pour the brandy onto the raisins and leave to stand for at least 2 months before using.