Combine apple juice, ¾ cup water, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool.
1 cup apple juice, ¾ cup water, ⅔ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves