2 c. sugar dissolved in 3 c. of boiling water (boil 1 minute)
2 qts. (64 oz.) cranberry juice
3 c. pineapple juice
3 c. grapefruit juice
2 c. orange juice
1 c. lemon juice (or juice of 2 lemons)
6 or 8 cinnamon sticks
2 1/2 tbsp. red food coloring
3 oranges, sliced thinly, optional
3 lemons, sliced thinly, optional
1 (28 oz.) bottle of ginger ale or 7 Up

In a large 6 quart vessel (preferably granite) combine the first 7 ingredients; place on medium heat until almost to the boiling point. Stir frequently.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Add the color. This beverage can be kept hot until serving time or reheated when needed.

Just before serving, when the tea has been transferred to the heated punch bowl or other heated vessel, add the ginger ale or 7 Up (10 ounces per 1 1/2 quarts).