Traditional German Christmas Punch
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* 4 cups strongly brewed black tea
* 1 1/4 cups sugar, to taste
* 4 lemons, juice of
* 3 oranges, juice of
* 8 cloves
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 2 (750 ml) bottles red wine (choose a full-bodied variety)
* 1 cup golden rum
* fresh lemon and orange slices, to garnish
Directions
In a large pot, combine the sugar and the freshly brewed (still hot) tea. Add the lemon juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon stick; stir until the sugar dissolves.
Add the red wine. Heat and stir over medium-low heat until just below the boiling point.
Meanwhile, gently heat the rum in a small pot (do not boil). Once hot, add to the larger pot and mix together.
Remove cloves and cinnamon stick.
Serve hot with a fresh lemon or orange slice.
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