1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 gallon apple cider
2 liters ginger ale, cold

In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger,nutmeg and cloves.
Add the apple cider and whisk until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
Chill.
In a large punch bowl, gently stir together the cider-pumpkin mixture and the ginger ale.
serve with ice.
Makes 1 1/2 gallons (about 24 cups)