Spicy Apricot Sangria

• 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
• 10 whole allspice
• 10 whole cloves
• 6 cups apricot nectar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups ginger beer, chilled
• 1 large apple, cubed
• 1 large pear, cubed
• 1 medium orange, sliced
• 1 medium lemon, sliced
• Fresh mint leaves, optional

1. Place the cinnamon, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.
2. Place the apricot nectar, water, lemon juice and spice bag in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Transfer to a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Discard spice bag.
3. Just before serving, add the ginger beer, fruits and, if desired, mint leaves.

cinnamon, allspice, cloves, apricot nectar, water, lemon juice, ginger beer, apple, pear, orange, lemon, mint

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spicy-apricot-sangria/ (may not work)