Autumn Punch

1 1/2 cups honey
3/4 cup lemon juice
6 whole cardamom seeds
3 3" cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole allspice
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice
5 cups apple cider
5 cups apricot nectar
3 quarts ginger ale

Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Strain and discard spices. Chill.

Combine chilled mixture with remaining juices and ginger ale. Serve over crushed ice.

Yield: 7-1/2 quarts.