Ingredients
- 1 quart claret or Burgundy
- Peel of 1 orange
- Peel of 1 lemon
- Cinnamon stick about 3 inches long
- 1 nutmeg, crushed but not grated
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Garnish: orange slices stuck with cloves
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the claret (or Burgundy), orange and lemon peels, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, cloves, and sugar. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes. Strain it and serve hot in heat-proof glasses or mugs rinsed beforehand with boiling water. Garnish each with an orange slice stuck with a clove, if desired.
