Mulled Wine With Brandy

• 3c water
• 1c sugar
• 1 lemon peel
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 15 cloves
• 1 bottle red wine
• 1/4 c brandy

Simmer all but wine and brandy in a cooking pot for 10 minutes. Add in the wine and heat back up until warm to the touch. Do not boil. Add in brandy and let sit for a while to absorb the flavors. Serve warm.