Hot Mulled Wine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
10 whole cloves
8 cinnamon sticks
4 c. water
3 lemons, sliced thin
1/2 c. brandy
1/2 gal. red wine

Preparation

In a 5-quart kettle, combine sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks and water.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil, uncovered, 5 minutes and remove from heat, adding sliced lemons. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, lift out the cloves and cinnamon sticks. Add brandy and wine.
Simmer until hot.
Serve in mugs. Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator. Makes 25 servings.