Over the fire place a lined saucepan containing ½ bottle claret, 3 or 4 tablespoonfuls
sugar, 1 lemon cut into slices and freed of the pits, a piece of cinnamon and 1 small tablespoonful cornstarch mixed with water or wine; stir constantly until it comes to a boil; then strain and serve. Or boil 1 tablespoonful cornstarch in 1½ cups water, with piece of cinnamon and a few slices of lemon, for a few minutes; then remove from the fire; add ½ pint claret and sugar to taste.
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