Spiced Fruit Cider

6 cups apple cider
4 cups pomegranate juice
4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup of sugar
4 whole cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons whole cloves
2 tablespoons whole allspice
4 pieces of candid ginger (don't add if you don't like ginger)

In a dutch oven over medium heat, combine apple cider, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and sugar, stirring until sugar is disolved. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and ginger (if you desire ginger). Simmer uncovered , for i hour; remove spices. Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired. Makes about 2 1/2 quarts.