Wassail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
4 c. boiling water
3 whole allspice
6 whole cloves
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
1 (1-inch) stick cinnamon
1 1/3 c. orange juice
2/3 c. lemon juice

Preparation

Combine sugar and 2 cups of the boiling water.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Add the spices.
Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Add the fruit juices and remaining 2 cups of water.
Mix well and strain. Heat again to boiling.
Serve immediately.