A most heart-warming drink for cold winter‘s days. When winter draws on!

Cut a couple of thin slices from half a lemon, squeeze the juice from the rest. Stud one lemon half with the five whole cloves. This makes it easier to locate the cloves in the brew.

Put in a pan, all of the ingredients EXCEPT the wine and sugar, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the wine and sugar, stir to mix and dissolve. Gently reheat, but Do Not Boil again.

Ladle into mugs, holding back the cinnamon sticks and clove studded lemon halves.

Serve immediately to appreciative recipients.

Try repeating the last sentence after your second or third mug full!