Ingredients

(serves 4)

Cinnamon sticks    2

Star anise               2

Caster sugar          250g

Red wine                75cl

Lemon peeled        1

Orange peeled       1

Bay leaf                   2

Vanilla pod sliced in half 1

Cloves                     4

Method

1. Place a medium size pot on the preheated pizza stone and add the sugar and all of the spices.

2. Once the spices start to perfume, add a splash of orange juice, followed by the lemon and orange peel and vanilla pod. Stir and bring to a boil to create a syrup. 

3. Add red wine and stir around until all the syrup all incorporated. 

4. Bring to a simmer (do not boil)

5.  Let settle and marry all the flavours together for 30 minutes

6. Strain off and put to a jug, when ready to use pour into water tank and garnish your classes with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.