Create this inviting holiday cheer for your family and friends!
6 cups apple juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
12 cloves
1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
6 cups cranberry juice
ginger ale or sparkling wine
Bring apple juice, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and cinnamon stick to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer this mixture for 15 minutes. Strain, cool then chill. Combine this with 6 cups cranberry juice in your favorite pitcher. Fill 1/2 glass with mixture and then add your choice of ginger ale or sparkling wine.