Cinnamon Candy Punch
["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)"]
["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)."]
["water", "sugar", "cinnamon decorator candies", "pineapple juice", "raspberry-flavored ginger ale", "mint sprigs", "pineapple"]