This recipe and photo is from POM Wonderful. It is perfect for serving to guests or family members with special diets, including vegan, gluten-free, and the food allergic.
Author: POM Wonderful
Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Serves: 3 quarts
Ingredients
2 quarts fresh apple cider
1 quart fresh squeezed pomegranate juice or 100% pomegranate juice (see Juice Note below)
12 cloves
12 allspice berries, cracked
8 cinnamon sticks, plus additional for garnish
6 star anise
Instructions
Place the apple cider, pomegranate juice, cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, and anise in a saucepan. Place over medium-low heat, and hHeat to just under a boil for 20 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and cover.
Let the cider steep for two hours.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve, and serve hot with a cinnamon stick garnish.
Refrigerate leftovers. Enjoy cold or gently reheat to serve warm.
Notes
Pomegranate Juice: This cocktail can be made with freshly squeezed juice from a pomegranate or by using 100% Pomegranate Juice. To juice the pomegranate, cut it in half (as you would a grapefruit) and juice using a citrus reamer or a juicer. Use caution to make sure the juice doesn't squeeze on your clothes - it's very red and can stain! Another option is to pulse the pomegranate arils in a blender to release the juices. Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. One large pomegranate will produce about ½ cup of juice.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/snuggle-up-with-an-eskimo-kiss