Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 14 inches piece ginger (1.25-inch piece)
  • 8 allspice berries
  • 4 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 8 cups apple juice

Method

  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and boil 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and allspice berries.
  • Cover and let stand 60 minutes.
  • Strain liquid (I usually just pour it through a colander).
  • Just before serving, add juices and quickly bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and serve.