Ingredients

　　1 quart claret or Burgundy

　　Peel of 1 orange

　　Peel of 1 lemon

　　Cinnamon stick about 3 inches long

　　1 nutmeg, crushed but not grated

　　6 whole cloves

　　1 tablespoon sugar

　　Garnish: orange slices stuck with cloves

　　In a saucepan, combine the claret (or Burgundy), orange and lemon peels, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, cloves, and sugar. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes. Strain it and serve hot in heat-proof glasses or mugs rinsed beforehand with boiling water. Garnish each with an orange slice stuck with a clove, if desired.