Heather’s Wassail

2 ¼ cups sugar
4 cups water
10 whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon
small piece of ginger root
1 can (6oz) lemonade concentrate
1 can (6oz) orange juice concentrate
1 gallon apple cider
few drops red food coloring

Mix sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Add spices and simmer 1 hour. Add frozen concentrates and water called for. Add cider and red food coloring. Serve hot.

Yield: 2 gallons

Source: Heather Hart