Mulled Pomegranate Cider
The sweetness of a beverage is less pronounced at lower temperatures. If you're serving this cider over ice, use 2 cups of sugar; if serving it hot, use 1 1/2 cups sugar.
Yield: Makes 3 1/4 quarts
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Ingredients
- 5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, halved
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar
- 2 quarts water
- 2 (16-ounce) bottles pomegranate juice*
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup orange juice
Preparation
- Place cinnamon sticks and cloves in center of an 8-inch square of cheesecloth; tie with string.
- Bring spice bag, sugar, and next 3 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
- Remove and discard spice bag; stir in 1 cup orange juice. Serve cider hot or cold.
- *1 (32-ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail may be substituted.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice, which can be found in the refrigerated produce section of large supermarkets.
Mulled Pomegranate Cider Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- OCCASION: Winter, Christmas
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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