Christmas Cranberry Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. cranberries
5 c. sugar
2 qt. water
5 cinnamon sticks

Preparation

Combine ingredients in large kettle; bring to boil.
Mash cranberries with potato masher; simmer 15 minutes.
Strain through several layers of cheesecloth or muslin.
Stir in enough water to make 2 1/2 quarts syrup.
Store in refrigerator.
Mix as desired. Serve cold.