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easy prep time 6 mins | cook time 0 mins | SERVINGS 15

Ingredients

    For the cinnamon syrup (makes about 2 cups):
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 La Fe Cinnamon Sticks

    For the punch (alcoholic version):
    • 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
    • 2 cups bourbon
    • 1 1/2 cups ginger beer
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 2 bottles hard cider
    • Orange and lime slices for garnish

    For the punch (non-alcoholic version):
    • 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
    • 1 cup club soda
    • 1 1/2 cups ginger beer
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 2 cups apple cider
    • Orange and lime slices for garnish

Directions

  • STEP ONE

    Make the syrup: Place the sugar, water, and cinnamon in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • STEP TWO

    Remove from heat and let steep for 1 hour. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Pour into a bottle or other con- tainer and cool. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.

  • STEP THREE

    Refrigerate the punch ingredients: Refrigerate all punch ingredients for at least 6 hours, or overnight, so they are chilled before serving.

  • STEP FOUR

    Make the punch: Mix 1/3 cup cinnamon syrup with all the punch ingredients in a large punch bowl, stock pot, or other container. Stir together and serve immediately.