This Italian mulled wine is a standard part of winter festivals in northern Italy.

Ingredients

• 3 bottles Italian red wine (about 2.25 litres)
• zest of 3 lemons
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 cup sugar

Directions

1. Pour the wine in a large pot.
2. Add the lemon zest cinnamon, whole cloves, and the sugar.
3. Heat until it just begins to simmer, but don't boil.
4. Strain and serve in ceramic cups.

Note: Vin brulè is traditionally served with panettone.

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