Ingredients

  • 4 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh gingerroot
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 4 cups apricot nectar, chilled
  • 3 cups white cranberry juice, chilled
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Method

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and ginger. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds; add bean and seeds to sugar mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain mixture, discarding ginger and vanilla bean. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in sugar mixture. Serve in cocktail glasses.