Lion House Wassail recipe

36 servings

2 1/4 cups white sugar

4 cups water

2 cinnamon sticks

1 slice fresh ginger root

4 cups orange juice

2 cups lemon juice

8 cups apple juice

8 whole allspice berries

1 tablespoon whole cloves

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water.

Boil for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, and add cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, and ginger.

Cover and let stand in warm place for 1 hour.

Strain liquid into a large pot.

Just before serving, add juices and cider and quickly bring to boil.

Remove from heat and serve.