Lion House Wassail (adapted from Christmas Recipes from the Lion House Cookbook)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 cups orange juice (I prefer no pulp, less messy)
1 cup apple juice or cider (not spiced)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick
5 whole cloves
4 allspice berries
Heat the water and sugar on low in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients and let steep on low for about 30 minutes. Remove the solid spices. Serve warm and reheat leftovers! (After you remove the spices you can keep this warmed in a slow-cooker for guests or family or just a delicious smelling house! Double for larger groups)