Boerenjongens

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

Ingredients

 * 500gr. big raisins with stones
 * 10cm cinnamon stick
 * 250gr. sugar
 * 100gr almonds
 * 1 liter brandy

Directions
Wash the raisins in lukewarm water and leave to drain. Put in a stoppered bottle with the cinnamon stick.

Put the sugar in a pot with water just covering it and bring to the boil. Leave to cool and mix with the brandy. Pour the brandy onto the raisins and leave to stand for at least 2 months before using.