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Brandied White Wine

This sweet nectar is best when served quite chilled, preferably after dinner.

Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Dry white wine - (750 ml) such as
  Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
1 cup 198g / 7ozSugar
1   Whole clove
  Zest from 1 lemon
1/4 cup 59mlBrandy
1   Thinly-sliced lemon - (optional), for garn

Recipe Instructions

In large, nonreactive saucepan over medium heat, stir together wine, sugar, clove and lemon zest. Simmer until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. Strain punch; discard solids. Stir in brandy. Set punch aside to cool to room temperature.

Pour punch into large chilled pitcher, cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours but not more than 24 hours, or pack pitcher in ice for at least 30 minutes.

Pour into wine glasses and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

This recipe yields 6 (1/2-cup) servings.

Each serving: 233 calories, 7 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 0 fat, 33 grams carbohydrates, trace protein, 0 fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 12-29-1999

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