"Punch" is a good description of this one-a couple of glasses pack a wallop. Add extra cranberry juice if you want it weaker.
2 whole cinnamon sticks 5 whole cloves 1/3 cup sweet vermouth 1/3 cup dry vermouth 2 cups cranberry juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 bottles dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1 bottle dry, full-bodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon 1 cup apple brandy 1 cup citrus vodka 1 orange, sliced 1 lemon, sliced
1. Simmer spices, vermouths, cranberry juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour. 2. Chill remaining ingredients in a large container. Strain spice mixture into wine mixture and chill until ready to serve.
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