Valentine Punch

This punch is delicious warm or cold. If you prefer a cool drink, chill it in the refrigerator and serve it with an ice ring or ice cubes.

5 cinnamon sticks
1 t whole cloves
1/2 gal. cranberry-raspberry juice
1 qt ginger ale
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 T dried (or 4 T fresh) peppermint

Wrap the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and mint in cheesecloth. Simmer this bundle in the cranberry-raspberry juice for 20 minutes. Remove the spices and pour the warm juice in a punch bowl. Add the ginger ale, orange slices, and a few fresh mint leaves. Serves: 8