Mulled Cranberry Brew

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cranberry juice, water, sugar, cinnamon stick.
2. 2
   cloves and lemon peel in lg saucepan.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Stir until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5
   Simmer gently 15 min.
6. 6
   Strain.
7. 7
   Combine syrup with wine and lemon juice; heat, but DO NOT BOIL.
8. 8
   Serve in preheated mugs with a sprinkling of nutmeg.
9. 9
   The syrup can be made ahead, kept in the refrigerator and combined with the wine and lemon juice before serving.
10. 10
    Serves 12