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INGREDIENTS:
2 quarts (about 2 1/2 bottles) dry red wine (Merlot, Zinfandel)
2 cups brandy
1/2 cup sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
6 cloves, whole
Few dashes allspice
Few dashes mace
1 orange, sliced
1/2 lemon, sliced
PROCEDURE
- Pour the wine into a large pot and begin heating over low heat.
- As it begins to warm, add sugar and spices. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add the brandy.
- Heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil!
- Add the lemon and orange.
- Steep for about 1 hour over low heat.
- You may add more sugar during this time if desired, stirring well so it dissolves.
- Serve hot and garnish with orange slices. A stick of cinnamon could also be used.
