Spicy Cranberry Drink

• 4 quarts water, divided
• 5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup red-hot candies
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 12 whole cloves
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• Lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks

1. In a large saucepan, bring 1-qt. of water and cranberries to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Drain, reserving liquid and berries. Put berries through a fine strainer or food mill. In a Dutch oven or large kettle, combine the sugar, red-hots, lemon juice, cranberry liquid and pulp, and remaining water.
2. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag; add to pan. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar and candies are dissolved. Discard spice bag. Strain juice through a fine sieve or cheese-cloth. Serve with lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks.

water, cranberries, sugar, redhot candies, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, lemon slices

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spicy-cranberry-drink/ (may not work)