Aunt Betsy's Favorite

• 3 cups dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 2 cups tawny port
• 1 cup brandy
• 12 cup simple syrup
• 1 piece orange peel, 1-inch wide and 3-4-inch long
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick

1. Combine everything in a small saucepan.
2. Heat gently without bubbling at all until hot and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir frequently.
4. Remove the solids and serve in heavy mugs.

red wine, tawny port, brandy, simple syrup, orange peel, cloves, cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/aunt-betsys-favorite-404330 (may not work)