2-3 cinnamon sticks, crushed
1 tsp. ground allspice
3 qt. apple cider
3 qt. cranberry juice
Juice of 3 oranges
1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
3 (1 liter) bottles club soda or ginger ale
6 c. champagne or vodka, chilled

In non-aluminum 8-quart saucepot, combine cider, juices and brown sugar. Heat to simmering over medium low heat. Add spices and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight. Remove spices, if necessary, before serving.

Pour into bowl. Add soda or ginger ale and liquor immediately before serving. Garnish with apple slices. Serves 40 (1 cup) servings.

This punch is good with or without alcohol, but is excellent with champagne.