Spiced Pomegranate-Apple Cider

Ingredients: (Serves 4)
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 5 min.
- 1 quart plus 2 cups apple cider
- 6 cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon, about 3 inch long
- 1-1/2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1-1/2 cups rum (optional)
Direction:
Heat apple cider, cloves, and cinnamon until juice just reaches a simmer; remove from heat. Let steep, covered, one hour. Stir in pomegranate juice. For each serving, heat 3/4 cup juice mixture (Do not boil.); stir in 3 Tbs. rum.
Note: One medium pomegranate (about 9 ounces) yields 1/2 cup juice. Make ice cubes with some whole pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.
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