A winter weekend with friends around a real fire is bliss. Add a jug of mulled wine for a heart warming experience!

Mulled Claret
Servings: 8 Glasses

1 Bottle Claret
3tblsp Brandy
¼ pint Water
2ozs Sugar
1 Nutmeg
pared Rind of 1 Orange

Put claret, brandy, water, sugar and nutmeg into a saucepan.Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, making sure the liquid is really hot.Remove nutmeg and pour into warmed glasses.Put a small piece of orange rind into each glass.