Hot Mulled Wine

This is an authentic German recipe. It is marvelous!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 5-6 mugs

Ingredients

• 1  lemon
• 10  whole cloves
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine
•  cinnamon stick

Directions

1. Using a sharp knife, peel lemon. Do not use a zester because the peel will be too fine. Extract juice and set aside.
2. Combine peel, cloves, one cinnamon stick, sugar and 2 cups water. Boil 5-10 minutes.
3. Remove spices with slotted spoon and discard.
4. Transfer to a crockpot, and add wine and lemon juice. Heat on low.
5. Serve hot in mugs with a cinnamon stick as a stir.