Cozy Pomegranate Cider

2 cups apple cider

1 cup red wine

1/2 cup pomegranate juice

2 cinnamon sticks

10-15 whole cloves

4-5 pomegranate seeds

Rim garnish

4 bar spoons super fine sugar

1/4 bar spoon cinnamon

Lime wedge

To rim the glass: On a small plate, stir together sugar and cinnamon. Rim the outside top of a mug with lime wedge; roll rim of mug in sugar mixture; set aside.

For the cider: Add apple cider, wine, pomegranate juice, cinnamon sticks and cloves to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer on low heat. Strain cider through a sieve into sugar rimmed mug. Garnish with; seeds will gently float to bottom of the glass.

Serves two.

"Market-Fresh Mixology: Cocktails for Every Season," by Bridget Albert with Mary Barranco (2008 Surrey, $17.95)