Mulled Pomegranate Cider

• cinnamon sticks↗5 sticks

  halved (each stick should be about 3 inches in length)

• whole cloves↗1 tablespoon
• sugar↗1 1⁄2 - 2 cups

  more or less to taste

• water↗2 quarts
• pomegranate juice↗2 bottles

  (16 ounce)

• fresh lemon juice↗1⁄4 cup
• orange juice↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place cinnamon sticks and cloves in the center of an 8-inch square of cheesecloth; tie with string.

2. 2

   Bring spice bag, sugar, and the next 3 ingredients to a boil in a large pot, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Decrease heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove spice bag (discard); stir in orange juice; serve hot or cold.