Michael Caines Magic Mulled Wine

2 oranges

1 lemon

4 cloves

A pinch of cinnamon powder & 2 cinnamon sticks

A pinch of Chinese five spice

50 g caster sugar

1 cup of water

50 ml Grand Marnier

750ml full bodied red wine

Slice the lemon and one of the oranges, then stud the remaining orange with the cloves. Dissolve the sugar into the cup of water. Pour the wine into a saucepan with the studded orange, stir in the sugared water and spices then take to a moderate heat and leave for ten minutes. Do not boil the wine.
Before serving remove the studded orange, add the Grand Marnier and citrus slices add pour into a pre heated glass punch bowl and garnish with the cinnamon sticks.