Mulled Pomegranate Cider

Southern Living

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 3 1/4 quarts

Ingredients

• 5  cinnamon sticks, halved (each stick should be about 3 inches in length)
• 1  tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 1⁄2-2  cups sugar (more or less to taste)
• 2  quarts water
• 2 (16 ounce) bottles pomegranate juice
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1  cup  orange juice

Directions

1. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves in the center of an 8-inch square of cheesecloth; tie with string.
2. Bring spice bag, sugar, and the next 3 ingredients to a boil in a large pot, stirring occasionally.
3. Decrease heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4. Remove spice bag (discard); stir in orange juice; serve hot or cold.