Vineyard Leg Of Lamb
["1 (5 to 6 lb.) leg of lamb (trim fat)", "2 cloves garlic, cut lengthwise into thin slivers", "1 c. brandy", "1 tsp. ground cumin", "1 1/2 Tbsp. salt (I use less)", "2 tsp. black pepper", "1/4 c. dry sherry wine", "1/4 c. dry white wine", "mint sprigs (for garnish)"]
["With the tip of a knife, cut a dozen slits 1-inch deep all over the surface of the lamb; insert a sliver of garlic in each slit.", "Cut a double thickness of cheesecloth about 16-inches wide and 20-inches long and drench it with 1/2 cup of the brandy.", "Wrap the cloth around the lamb and cover with plastic wrap.", "Marinate at room temperature about 2 hours."]
["lamb", "garlic", "brandy", "ground cumin", "salt", "black pepper", "sherry wine", "white wine", "mint sprigs"]