1 c. water
1/3 to 2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. whole cloves
1 tsp. chopped candied ginger
2 c. apple cider or juice
1 c. orange juice
1 stick cinnamon, broken
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Boil water and sugar 10 minutes. Tie cloves, cinnamon and ginger in cheesecloth or use 2 tea balls; let stand in sugar syrup one hour. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Remove spices. Serve hot or cold. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings.