Pinch of ginger, a cinnamon stick, cuople of cloves and some nutmeg. Sometimes I also add a teaspoon of Mollasses sugar but demerara will probably also do. Maybe a tablespoon of honey or even Maple syrup could be good too! Bung 'em in a saucepan with half a pint of water. Bring to the boil stirring regularly then gently simmer for about 15 mins. Pour the lot through a strainer into another saucepan and add a bottle of red wine. I use the cheapest. Heat, mixing the lot together, but do not allow to boil as this will delete the alcohol from the mix. At the point it is hot and nearly boiling, withdraw the pan from the heat, mix in a quarter bottle of brandy or port whichever you choose, stir and pour into warmed mugs. Mwaaa!