Warm Russian Tea

Ingredients: 

2-3 Cups sugar
2-3 Cups water
3 cups orange juice
1cup fresh lemon juice (5-6 lemons)
3 quarts water (12 cups)
1 T vanilla extract
1 1/2 t almond extract

Instructions:

1.  In a large saucepan, heat the sugar and water to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3-4 minutes.  Of the heat, stir in the remaining ingredients.  heat again until warm; keep warm on th stove or transfer to a  slow cooker and heat on low until serving.

2.  This can be made up to a week in advance and refrigerated before heating and serving.