No brunch is complete without a special drink to sip and savor. This spiced mocktail is the perfect libation to warm up with on a cold wintery morning. If you are in the mood to imbibe, a splash of brandy or Cointreau would do nicely here.
ÂMull it over
Feel free to play with the mulling spices you use in this drink. Traditionally, mulled drinks contain a spice blend consisting of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. Try adding some fennel seed, cardamom, or ginger if you’re feeling adventurous.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice
- 2 cups unfiltered apple cider
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 large orange sliced into rounds, plus extra for garnish
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 inches cinnamon sticks each about 3long
- 2 star anise
- 1/4 tsp whole peppercorns
Instructions
- To large saucepan, add all ingredients and, while stirring frequently, bring to a hard simmer over medium-high heat. Turn heat to low and allow mixture to simmer gently for 30 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and strain mulled juice into heatproof bowl or pitcher. Discard solids.
- To serve, divide mulled mocktail among mugs and garnish with an additional orange slice, if desired. Serve while hot.
- Any leftover mulled mocktail may be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated gently before serving.
