Christmas Punch Recipe: Spiced Cranberry Orange - Baker Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cranberry Juice (100% juice, not cocktail blend)
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 4 Cinnamon Sticks (approx. 3 inches long)
• 1 Tbsp Whole Cloves
• 4 Star Anise Pods
• Zest of 1 Large Orange (removed in large strips)
• 5 cups Dark or Aged Rum
• 1 cup VS or VSOP Brandy (optional)
• 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 2 cups Orange Juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
• 2 x 12 oz cans Ginger Ale or Lemonade (Chilled)
• 1 Navel Orange, sliced thinly (for garnish)
• 1 cup Fresh Cranberries (for garnish)
• 1/2 cup Frozen Raspberries (for chilling/garnish)
• 3-4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary or Thyme (for garnish)