Mulled Wine

Directions

1. 1
   Mix ingredients except for wine.
2. 2
   Stir until sugar dissolves. Add wine.
3. 3
   Simmer 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Do not boil.
5. 5
   Wrap cloves and cinnamon in cheesecloth, gauze or net for easy removal.
6. 6
   To serve 15, triple the recipe, 3 bottles of wine, approximately 1/2 gallon. To serve 30 people, 6 bottles of wine (approximately 1 gallon), 9 cups water, 3 cups sugar, 2 whole lemons, 3 to 4 oranges, 6 to 8 cinnamon sticks and cloves.