- 1 quart Port
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg, to taste
- Whole cloves, to taste
- 1 quart boiling water
- Garnish: grated lemon rind
- Heat Port but do not let it boil. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, grated lemon rind, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Let the mixture stand in a warm place for about 15 minutes. Pour boiling water into the warm wine and serve immediately. Garnish with grated lemon rind, if desired.