Mulled Red Wine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 whole cloves
4 black peppercorns
4 slices lemon zest
4 slices orange zest
32 ounces dry red wine
4 ounces kirsch
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise

Preparation

Place cloves, peppercorns, and zest in center of cheesecloth and tie to form a bag. Combine cheesecloth bag and remaining ingredients in 4 quart saucepan, bring to a simmer and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
Ladle wine into heatproof small glasses or cups and garnish with cinnamon sticks.