Spiced Cranberry-Apple Cider

Place the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves on a small cheesecloth square, bring the corners together and tie securely with kitchen string. (If you don't have cheesecloth, add the spices to the juice and pour the mixture through a sieve before adding the cider.)

In a soup pot, mix together the cranberry juice, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Add the spice bag and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes.

Remove and discard the spice bag and stir in the apple cider. Reheat to desired temperature. Ladle into individual mugs, a prewarmed punch bowl, or 1 or 2 vacuum-type pump pots. Garnish each drink or the punch bowl, or 1 or 2 vacuum-type pump pots. Garnish each drink or the punch bowl with orange and lemon slices.