| 500 ml | pomegranate juice |
| 25 g | light brown sugar |
| handful | frozen blackberries |
| 250 ml | apple juice |
| 1 stick | cinnamon |
| 1 | star anise |
| 4 | cloves |
| 3 | black peppercorns |
| 1 | orange, quartered |
| 1 T | balsamic vinegar, or to taste (optional) |
Put all ingredients but the vinegar into a saucepan. Heat gently until simmering. Add balsamic if using, taste for sweetness, then strain into heatproof glasses.
Serves 3-4.