Be sure all liquids are very cold before preparing.

For non-alcoholic beverage:

1. In a large pitcher add the cider, ginger ale and pomegranate juice. Keep refrigerated.

2. Serve in a cocktail glass, wine glass or serve in a tall glass over ice (regular or made from pomegranate juice).

3. Optional garnish with a wedge of lime.

For a cocktail: Add 1 quart of vodka to the above

For a punch:

1. The night before, make ice cubes from an additional bottle of pomegranate juice

2. In a punch bowl, add 1 cup of diced candied ginger, apple wedges, the seeds of a fresh pomegranate and lime rings or wedges from 3 limes.

3. Add the cider, ginger ale, pomegranate juice and pomegranate ice cubes.

4. Optional: add 1 quart of vodka