Wassail by Sarah Scherbel

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 4 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 slice crystallized ginger root
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 2 cups lemon juice
• 8 cups apple juice
• 8 whole allspice berries
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and add cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, and ginger. Cover and let stand in warm place for 1 hour.
2. Strain liquid into a large pot. Just before serving, add juices and cider and quickly bring to boil. Remove from heat and serve.