Christmas Punch

My in-laws have a family tradition of having this punch on new year's eve. My husband lovingly refers to it as 24 hour punch... really it is not that hard though. My kids love it and request it for birthdays.

• Ready In: 24 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 4  cinnamon sticks
• 3  cups cranberry juice
• 2 1⁄2 cups  orange juice
• 1  cup lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2-2  quarts  carbonated lemon-lime beverage

Directions

1. Simmer water, sugar and cinnamon together for 10 minute Refridgerate overnight.
2. Chill juices and soda.
3. At serving time remove cinnamon sticks and combine juice and syrup. Add ice cubes and serve.