Ingredients

The following ingredients have 14 Servings
  • 1500 ml red wine (2 bottles of red, see our recommendations for types in the post)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 orange peel (peeled into strips)
  • 1 lemon peel (peeled into strips)
  • 2 cups ruby port (read more about port here)
  • 2 cups brandy

Instruction

  • In a saucepan (nonaluminum and large) bring the wine, sugar, spices, orange and lemon peel to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes. You should see very small bubbles, it should not be a roaring boil.
  • Stir in the brandy and the port, just long enough for them to heat through, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat and enjoy immediately. If this is for a party, I recommend transfering it to a crockpot and keeping it on the warm setting.