Ingredients

• 6 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
• 3 cups light brown sugar
• 10 cloves
• 6 pods star anise
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 9 cups vodka
• 1 1/4 cups triple sec
• Orange twist, for garnish, optional

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Instructions

1. For the mulled cranberry juice: Combine the cranberry juice, brown sugar, cloves, star anise and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator to cool completely. Strain just before using.
2. For the punch: Combine the vodka, triple sec and 4 1/2 cups of the mulled cranberry juice in a large punch bowl over ice or a juice ice mold (see Cook's Note). Stir to combine. Garnish with the orange twist if using.