Poinsettia Sipper (With Cocktail Variation)

• 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups water
• orange rind twists (to garnish) (optional)
• vodka (for cocktail, see below) (optional)

1. In a large saucepan combine the juices, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks and water, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Bring to a simmer; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
3. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks from the pan with a slotted spoon.
4. Serve warm or chilled.
5. Garnish with orange rind curls, if desired.
6. Variation with Alcohol:
7. For a Poinsettia Cocktail, add 1 Tablespoon Vodka to each serving.

cranberry juice cocktail, apple juice, sugar, orange juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, water, orange rind twists, vodka

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/poinsettia-sipper-with-cocktail-variation-265679 (may not work)