Pomegranate Mulled Cider
Pomegranate Mulled Cider is a warm, spiced non-alcoholic drink made with apple cider, tart pomegranate juice, citrus, and whole spices.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 6 cups apple cider
- 2 cups pure pomegranate juice, unsweetened
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 4 –5 thin slices fresh ginger
- 6 black peppercorns
- 3 wide strips orange peel
- 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
- Optional: 1 black tea bag, for a little tannin and dryness*
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider, pomegranate juice, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise, ginger, peppercorns, and orange peel in a large saucepan.
- Bring just to a simmer, then lower the heat and let the cider gently steep for 20–30 minutes. Avoid a hard boil.
- Add the rosemary during the last 5–10 minutes so its flavor stays fresh rather than becoming too strong.
- If using the black tea, add the tea bag during the last 3–4 minutes, then remove it.
- Strain out the spices and serve hot.
Notes
For make-ahead, cool the strained cider completely, refrigerate in a covered container, and reheat individual mugs as needed. It should keep well for about 5 days.
* If you don't want the small amount of caffeine in black tea, a few good options: rooibos, hibiscus-based blends, or a warm spice/herbal tea. Decaf black tea would also work if you want that more wine-like tannic edge without any caffeine.
Nutrition
Serving: 8 ounces · Calories: 119 kcal · Carbohydrates: 29 g · Protein: 0.4 g · Fat: 0.5 g · Saturated Fat: 0.1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g · Sodium: 13 mg · Potassium: 321 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 25 g · Vitamin A: 6 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 32 mg · Iron: 0.5 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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