Gunpowder Plot Punch

A warming drink perfect for a bonfire party when you are out in the cold.

Ingredients
1.5 litres/2½ pints ginger ale/ginger beer
750ml/1¼ pints orange juice
1 large lemon, juice and zest
2 oranges, juice and zest
4 cinnamon sticks
¼ tsp grated nutmeg
12 cloves
5 star anise
2.5cm/1in fresh ginger, grated

Method
1. In a large pan gently heat the ginger ale and orange juice.
2. Add all the other ingredients. Bring to the boil, remove from the heat and leave for a few minutes to allow the flavours to infuse. Serve.