Lion House Wassail

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 4 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 8 allspice berries
• 10 cloves
• 1 piece ginger
• 4 cups orange juice
• 2 cups lemon juice
• 2 quarts apple cider or juice

Instructions

1. Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, and ginger.
3. Cover and let stand in warm place for 1 hour.
4. Strain.
5. Just before serving, add juices and cider and brink quickly to boil.
6. Remove from heat and serve.