Mulled Wine II
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 four-ounce servings.
Ingredients
1 quart claret or Burgundy
Peel of 1 orange
Peel of 1 lemon
Cinnamon stick about 3 inches long
1 nutmeg, crushed but not grated
6 whole cloves
1 tablespoon sugar
Garnish: orange slices stuck with cloves
Preparation
In a saucepan, combine the claret (or Burgundy), orange and lemon peels, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, cloves, and sugar. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes. Strain it and serve hot in heat-proof glasses or mugs rinsed beforehand with boiling water. Garnish each with an orange slice stuck with a clove, if desired.