Spiced POM Cider

• 32 fl oz. POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
• 8 fl oz. water
• 4 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 6 juniper berries
• 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest and juice from ½ an orange
• 1 oz. apple brandy
• ½ oz. Cointreau triple sec liqueur

In a medium pot, combine all the ingredients except the apple brandy and Cointreau triple sec liqueur; bring to a low simmer over low heat. Keep the heat low and allow to simmer for an additional 45 minutes; then turn off heat. Allow mixture to steep for at least 2 hours off the heat. Strain and refrigerate. Add the apple brandy and Cointreau. Serve hot or cold; garnish with an orange slice.