Hot Cranberry Drink - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 quarts water, divided
5 C fresh or frozen cranberries
2 1/2 C sugar
1/2 C red hot candies
3 tbsp lemon juice
12 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
Lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks

Preparation

In large saucepan, bring 1 quart 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 the sugar, red hots, lemon juice, cranberry liquid and pulp, and remaining water.