Hot Gypsy Tea...

     (This is a fabulous hot drink for a chilly day!)

     2 oranges

     3 lemons

     13 cloves

     1 tbs. ground allspice

     1/2 cinnamon stick

     3 tablespoons loose black tea in a tea ball or 3 teabags

     2 qts. boiling water

     1 1/4 cups of sugar

     A bit of whiskey, if desired

          Squeeze juice from oranges and lemons and set aside.  In a large container put the cloves, allspice, cinnamon stick and tea.  Pour boiling water over the spices and tea mixture and let it stand about 10 minutes.  Strain and return liquid to the container.  Stir in orange juice, lemon juice and sugar.  Add whiskey.