Wassail



12 oz frozen OJ
12 oz frozen Lemonade
1 gal hot water
2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
2 tsp vanilla
3 TBS lemon juice

Mix well, esp. to dissolve sugar.  Can be served cold, but we like it just hot enough to drink.  I slice up lemons and oranges purely for looks. I keep it in the crockpot on warm throughout the day.... and refrigerate at night to serve the next if we have leftovers.

Enjoy!

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