1 1/2 c. boiling water 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 lemon, sliced 3 sticks cinnamon Nutmeg (optional) 3 whole cloves 1 fifth burgundy (or other red table wine) Combine boiling water, sugar, lemon, cinnamon and cloves; stir until sugar dissolves. Add wine; simmer for 20 minutes. DO NOT BOIL. Strain out spices. Serve hot with sprinkling of nutmeg. |