A delightful warm beverage combining the flavors of cranberry and apple with a hint of spice.
Combine the cranberry juice, apple cider, brown sugar, fresh ginger, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and cloves in a medium saucepan.
Stir the mixture well to ensure the sugar dissolves evenly.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Keep an eye on the heat to avoid boiling, which can alter the flavor.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture steep, covered, for 20 minutes.
This step allows the spices to infuse fully into the liquid.
Strain the mixture through a sieve into a heatproof pitcher.
Press gently on the spices in the sieve to extract all the liquid.
Pour the strained punch into heatproof glasses and serve warm.
Garnish with a slice of fresh apple or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.