Hot Wassail Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. sugar
4 c. water
2 sticks cinnamon
10 whole cloves
1 tsp. ginger
4 c. orange juice
2 c. lemon juice
2 qt. apple cider

Preparation

Boil the sugar and water for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add the spices.
Let stand one hour.
Strain out the spices. Combine with juices and apple cider.
Heat to boiling and serve hot.