INGREDIENTS:
2 medium lemons
2 medium oranges
1 1/4 C water
2 bottles dry red wine
1 cup granulated sugar or honey (optional)
1/2 cup brandy (optional)
2 Tbsp Rockerbox Mulling Spice, or one small jar.
DIRECTIONS:
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the lemons and oranges in wide strips, avoiding the white pith. Place the zest in a large saucepan.
Juice the lemons and oranges, and add the juice to the pan. Add the mulling spices to the saucepan.
Add the sugar and water, and place the pan over high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by about one third (about 20 minutes).
Add the red wine and brandy, stir to combine, and bring just to a simmer (don't let it boil). Remove from heat, and strain into mugs. Serve hot.