Cinnamon Candy Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cinnamon decorator candies
2 (46 oz.) cans unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
8 c. raspberry-flavored ginger ale, chilled
fresh mint sprigs (optional)
pineapple cubes (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until candies melt, stirring occasionally.
Cool completely (about 1 hour).