Mulled Wine with Cinnamon & Cognac

• 2 1/4 cups water
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 whole cinnamon sticks
• 2 bottles red wine
• 1/2 cup Cognac
• Lemon twists

Bring water, cinnamon and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Add in the wine, heat slowly until hot again. Stir in the cognac, and remove from heat.