Wassail

½  Cup sugar

2 cups water

5 Whole Cloves

4 allspice berries

1 cinnamon stick

½ piece ginger root

2 cups orange juice

1 cup lemon juice

1 quart apple cider or juice

Combine sugar and water; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add spices. Cover and allow to stand in a warm place for 1 hour. Strain. Add juices and cider. Bring quickly to a boil. Remove from heat and serve at once. Makes about 8 cups.

From the Lion House Cook Book