Any punch can feel like the holidays with the right ingredients. This Christmas punch, filled with fruit juices, ginger ale and a touch of cinnamon, is just what your party needs.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
• 4 cups cranberry-apple juice, chilled
• 1 liter ginger ale, chilled
• optional: fresh or frozen cranberries, sliced apples, orange wedges, fresh mint leaves and cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill. Just before serving, combine the syrup mixture, juices and ginger ale in a punch bowl or large pitcher. If desired, garnish with fruit and mint, and serve over ice with cinnamon sticks.