1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
6 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1 qt. orange juice
2 c. sweet cider or apple juice
1 orange, cut into slices and studded with whole cloves (garnish)

In small saucepan, combine water, sugar, cloves and cinnamon stick; simmer 5 minutes over low heat. Strain into punch bowl. Stir in chilled orange juice and cider. Chill. Garnish with clove studded orange slices. Serve over ice if desired. Makes 12 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Note: Recipe may be doubled or tripled, as needed.