Appetizing Mussels

Though this appetizer is so simple to prepare,im sure you'll be getting outstanding reviews everytime you serve it.The flavor, appearance and ease of preparation make this dish simply delicious.
Ingredients

• 3/4 cup white wine
• 3/4 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail
• 3 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In a stock pot, combine the wine, juice cocktail, garlic and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and add mussels.
2. Cover and continue to boil for about 4 to 6 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that haven't opened.
3. Remove mussels from liquid and keep warm. Pour off liquid to leave about 1 cup. Try not to discard the garlic. Boil the 1 cup of liquid until it's reduced to about 3/4 of a cup.
4. Add butter and stir until butter has melted and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve mussels with sauce.