This is the perfect drink to warm you up from the inside out. Lots of spices make this perfect for those chilly months.
1/3 C. sugar 1/3 C. water 1 dozen whole cloves 1 1/2 sticks cinnamon 1 nutmeg, crushed Peel of 1 small lemon Peel of half an orange 1 bottle of red wine 1 C. lemon juice
In a saucepan, boil the sugar and water for 5 minutes. Add the cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg and let the mixture soak overnight. Strain and return to a saucepan. Grate the thin outer layer of the lemon and orange peels to make a zest. Then add the zest, wine, and lemon juice to the sugar mixture. Heat thoroughly and serve. Yield: 6 servings