2 1/4 c. sugar
4 c. water
2 (2 1/2 inch) sticks cinnamon
8 whole allspice berries
10 whole cloves
1 whole piece ginger root (about the size of a quarter)
4 c. orange juice (fresh, canned or reconstituted frozen)
2 c. lemon juice or a 16 oz. bottle
2 qts. apple cider or juice

Combine sugar and water and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add spices. Let beverage stand, covered, 1 hour. Strain. Just before serving, combine syrup, fruit juices and cider; bring quickly to boiling. Remove from heat; serve at once. Makes 4 1/2 quarts.