In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.  Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Pour the spiced simple syrup into a medium bowl.  Slice one of the apples thinly and place into the simple syrup.  Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Fill a pitcher half full with ice.  Pour in the red wine, orange juice, and orange liqueur.  Put in lemon and lime slices.  Slice another apple and place in the pitcher.  Dice the remaining apple and place in the pitcher.

Add in half the simple syrup mixture, mix well to combine, and taste.  Add additional simple syrup if desired.  Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with a lemon or lime slice.