Well, after two attempts at a recipe, I figured out one that would be cost affordable and enjoyable.
My guyes loved it.1 gal. apple cider
20 or so whole cloves in the skin of a small orange sliced into 8ths.
a tea ball with a few cloves and about 15 allspice.
1 quart of orange juice
1 pint of lemonaide. (1/4c lemon juice)
1/4 c honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
cook for 3 to 4 hours in a large crockpot.
Wass sill everyone