Hot Mulled Wine

This is an authentic german recipe. it is marvelous!!

Using a sharp knife , peel lemon.

Do not use a zester because the peel will be too fine.

Extract juice and set aside.

Combine peel , cloves , one cinnamon stick , sugar and 2 cups water.

Boil 5-10 minutes.

Remove spices with slotted spoon and discard.

Transfer to a crockpot , and add wine and lemon juice.

Heat on low.

Serve hot in mugs with a cinnamon stick as a stir.

lemon, cloves, sugar, red wine, cinnamon stick