Spiced Pomegranate-Apple Cider

SPICED POMEGRANATE-APPLE CIDER

A classic fall and winter beverage tastes even better with the addition of fresh pomegranate juice. To serve chilled, after the mixture has
steeped, store sealed in the refrigerator.

6 cups apple cider
6 cloves
1 stick cinnamon, about 3 inches in length
1 ½ cups pomegranate juice
1 ½ cups rum (optional)

Heat apple cider, cloves, and cinnamon until the juice reaches a simmer, then remove from heat. Let steep, covered,for one hour. Stir in
pomegranate juice. For each serving, heat 3/4 cup juice mixture (do not boil) and stir in 3 tablespoons of rum.

Makes 8 servings.