Pomegranate-Apple Cider Toddy

A hot beverage is often just what we want in cold weather or at the onset of a bout of cold or flu. This hot drink offers warm spice with cloves and sweet cinnamon. Substitute 1/3 cup rum for the apple cider if you'd like an alcoholic version.

Yield: 7 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 8  whole cloves
• 2  (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 3  cups  pomegranate juice
• 1/2  cup  apple cider
• 1/3  cup  honey
• Thin tangerine slices (optional)
• Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Preparation

1. Place cloves and 2 cinnamon sticks on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely. Combine cheesecloth bag, pomegranate juice, apple cider, and honey in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 30 minutes. Remove from heat; discard cheesecloth bag. Garnish beverages with tangerine slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

119 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

0.6g

Carbohydrate:

30.8g

Fiber:

0.0g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.2mg

Sodium:

14mg

Calcium:

18mg