Mulled PortAlcoholic

Ingredients for a "Mulled Port"

• Ruby Port
• Granulated Sugar
• Oranges
• Allspice
• Mace
• Nutmeg
• Cloves
• Cinnamon

Quantities for one drink:

• 25.35 oz Bottle Ruby Port
• 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Oranges
• 1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
• 1/2 tsp Ground Mace
• 1/2 tsp Grated Nutmeg
• 12 Whole Cloves
• 1 Cinnamon Stick

Blending Instructions:

• Peel and slice the oranges, and place the peel in a large nonreactive saucepan
• Add cloves, mace, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon stick, sugar and 2 cups of water
• Set over a medium-high heat and stir frequently to dissolve the sugar
• Allow the reach the boil and turn down to medium heat
• Simmer for 10 minutes
• Strain the mixture and return to the pan
• Add port and heat, but do not boil
• Serve in Irish coffee glasses with a slice of peeled orange in each
• Makes 6 (6-ounce) Irish coffee glasses