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Hot 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

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

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the sugar, red-hots, lemon juice, cranberry liquid and pulp, and
remaining water. 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.

Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).