Grape Cider Punch (J)

• 4 sticks of cinnamon
• 1 tsp. grated orange and lemon rind
• 24 whole cloves or 1 tsp Allspice
• 5 cups of sweet apple cider
• 4 cups of 100% Concord Grape Juice
• 1/2 cup of lemon juice
• 2 quarts of ginger ale

Combine spices and 2 cups of the cider in saucepan: place over low heat, bring to boil and simmer about 5 minutes. Remove from heat: let stand 1/2 hour: strain. Add remaining cider, grape juice, lemon juice, lemon and orange rind. Pour into pitchers and chill. When ready to serve, pour over ice in punch bowl and add ginger ale. Garnish with orange slices. Makes 35 to 40 servings.