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.