2 c. sugar dissolved in 3 c. of boiling water (boil 1 minute)
2 quarts. (64 ounce.) cranberry juice
3 c. pineapple juice
3 c. grapefruit juice
2 c. orange juice
1 c. lemon juice (or possibly juice of 2 lemons)
6 or possibly 8 cinnamon sticks
2 1/2 tbsp. red food coloring
3 oranges
sliced thinly
optional
3 lemons
sliced thinly
optional
1 (28 ounce.) bottle of ginger ale or possibly 7 Up
Instructions
In a large 6 qt vessel (preferably granite) combine the first 7 ingredients; place on medium heat till almost to the boiling point.
Stir frequently.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
Add in the color.
This beverage can be kept warm till serving time or possibly reheated when needed.
Just before serving, when the tea has been transferred to the heated punch bowl or possibly other heated vessel, add in the ginger ale or possibly 7 Up (10 ounces per 1 1/2 qts).