My grandmother Margaret loved to entertain. This was one of her favorite beverages for cold, blustery, rainy days. We've served it through the years, usually during the holidays, and it's always a huge hit. If desired, serve flecked with nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 0.5 cups white sugar
- 0.25 lemon
- 8 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick , 3 inch
- 1 bottle red wine , 1.5 liter
Instructions
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1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; dissolve sugar in water. Stir in lemon quarter, cloves, and cinnamon into water; boil for 10 minutes. Strain and return to saucepan.
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2
Stir red wine into water-sugar mixture; heat until piping hot, but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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