1/2 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
1 qt. apple cider or apple juice
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. lemon juice

Simmer water and sugar together in saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil 5 minutes. Cool. Combine cider, orange juice and lemon juice in serving pitcher. Add cooled syrup and serve over ice. About 5 cups.