4 (3") stick cinnamon (break into pieces)
8 whole allspice
18 whole cloves
3 qt. cranberry juice cocktail
1 orange, sliced
1 (32 oz.) bottle lemon lime carbonated beverage or I use 7-Up

Tie spices together in cheesecloth bag. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, orange slices and spice bag. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool, discard spice bag and orange. Chill cranberry juice.

Just before serving, pour into chilled punch bowl. Add carbonated beverage and stir to blend. Makes about 17 cups.