Thanksgiving Cider Punch

1. Stir the apple cider, vodka, apple butter, and orange bitters together in a large pitcher. Add the cinnamon sticks and, if desired, 1–2 star anise. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 2. Prepare the glass rims before filling: mix the coarse sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon on a small plate. Dip each glass rim into a shallow layer of pomegranate or orange juice, then into the cinnamon sugar. 3. When ready to serve, put ice in a punch bowl and add the chilled cider mixture. Gently stir in the champagne and ginger beer. 4. Fill the prepared glasses with ice, pour in the punch, and serve with apple slices.