6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) cranberry juice cocktail
4 cups claret wine
4 oranges, peeled and cut into slices
4 lemons, peeled and cut into slices
1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 cups crushed ice
club soda, chilled

In a large 6-quart bowl combine cranberry juice, claret, orange and lemon slices, sugar and ice. Stir, crushing fruit until mixture is well chilled and ice is almost melted.

Strain mixture and pour into tall glasses, filling them 2/3 full.

Fill glasses with club soda and serve at once.

Serves 12.

Variation: Add 1/2 cup brandy.