1 gal. apple cider
1 gal. cranberry cocktail
2 cinnamon sticks
4 to 6 whole allspice berries
1 c. sugar or sugar substitute to taste

Combine cider, cranberry cocktail, spices and sugar in large kettle. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Reheat to serve.

If using aspartame sugar substitute (Equal), add to heated mixture before serving.

SPARKLING CRANBERRY APPLE CIDER PUNCH:

Chill 2 gallons cranberry juice cocktail, 2 quarts cranapple juice, 1 cup fresh lemon juice and 1 (750 milliliter) bottle sparkling apple cider.

Combine chilled juices. Add cider just before serving. Makes about 3 gallons or about 85 (4 ounce) servings.