Everyone, I mean everyone, has a good Christmas party story and usually the cocktails played a role.

Materials

• Ginger Ale
• Orange Juice
• Cranberry Juice
• White Wine
• Vodka
• 1 Lemon, sliced
• 1 Orange/Clementine, sliced
• Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• Star Anise
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Cloves
• Ice

How to make it

Step 1: Pour equal parts cranberry juice and orange juice (I used 4 cups) along with 1/4 part vodka (1 cup) into a pitcher. Add 1 star anise, 1-2 cinnamon sticks, 2 cloves, and the lemon/orange slices. Give it a stir and put in the fridge overnight.

Step 2: Add ginger ale, wine and ice cubes just before you’re ready to serve. Enjoy!