In a large bowl, first dissolve the sugar in enough of the water to do the trick once dissolved add the rest: lemon juice, cranberry juice, Rum and Brandies followed by the rest of the water. Next it needs to chill so add the biggest block of ice you can find. I fill a mixing bowl with water and freeze overnight, then pop out the large dome of ice for this. Let stand in a cool place for an hour or so and enjoy!