Christmas Easy: Mulled Wine

Use this recipe as a basic guideline, adding more wine if you like it stronger or more sugar if you like it sweeter.

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Method

Stud 1 of the oranges with the cloves and cut the remaining 4 oranges into slices. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan with 2 pints (1.2 litres) water then heat to simmering point, stirring until all the sugar has dissolved. Keep it barely at simmering point for at least 20 minutes – but do not boil or all the alcohol will evaporate. This can be made in advance, then re-heated just before the party. Serve it warm in mugs or sturdy wine glasses.