Wassail

1/2 c sugar

2 c water

5 whole cloves

4 allspice berries

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 piece ginger root

2 cups orange juice

1 cup lemon juice

4 cups 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.