Mulled Cider with Pomegranate

• Sweetly spiced and fruity warm drink.
• A lighter alternative to mulled wine.
• Serves around 6 people.

Cloves (Whole), Organic 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

5 Whole Cloves

Organic Star Anise Whole 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

4 Star Anise

Organic Whole Nutmeg 50g (Sussex Wholefoods)

¼ of a Whole Nutmeg, grated.

Organic Ceylon (True) Cinnamon Sticks 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

1 stick of Cinnamon, cracked in half.

Vanilla Pods, x2 Pods (Sussex Wholefoods)

1 Vanilla Pod, split open.

Pomegranate Juice 200ml Biona

200ml Pomegranate Juice

Organic Coconut Sugar (1kg) - Sussex Wholefoods

3 Tbsp Coconut Sugar

Other Ingredients

• 2 litres of Apple Cider
• 250 ml Apple Juice, not from concentrate

Method

1. Pour the cider into a saucepan and put on a medium heat before adding the rest of the ingredients. Stir.
2. Bring to a simmer and leave to gently bubble for at least 20 minutes. Continue to stir occasionally during this time.
3. When ready to serve, sieve the spices out and pour into punch bowl or other pretty vessel and serve immediately. For an informal get-together just ladle directly from the saucepan!