1 c. sugar
1 or 2 sticks cinnamon
1 whole nutmeg
1 orange studded with 8 cloves
Pinch of cardamom
3 c. of apple juice
2 c. cranberry juice
6 c. orange juice
2 c. vodka (optional)

Mix all ingredients except vodka in crockpot; stir well. Cover and cook 4 to 10 hours on low or high 2 to 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in vodka. Serve hot.