Wassail - Charlene Fletcher

(What’s Wassail?  Check your Christmas Caroles, it’s actually a celebration around Christmas time, with a specific drink…this is one version) 

2½ cups sugar                                     

10 whole cloves

4 cups water                                        
4 cups orange juice
2 cinnamon sticks                              
2 cups lemon juice
8 whole allspice                                   
2 qt apple juice or cider

Combine sugar and water.  Bring to boil for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Add spices and let stand one hour.  Strain.  Add juices and bring quickly to a boil.  Serve hot.