Pomegranate Simple Syrup & Sparkle Wine Cooler

• Simple Syrup
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Sparkler (use 1 tablespoon pomegranate simple syrup from above)
• 1/2 cup white wine (dry)
• 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (Cointreau)
• ice cube
• lemon wedge, garnish
• See below for non-alcoholic versions

1. SIMPLE SYRUP:
2. Stir together syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally; altogether about 35 minutes until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups syrup.
3. SPARKLER:
4. Pour syrup into tall glass, add wine and liqueur; stir, add ice cubes and lemon wedge if desired.
5. NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSIONS:
6. Instead of wine, use apple juice or apple cider for a totally different kick. A splash of 7-Up (white) soda will cut the wine nicely, too.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pomegranate-simple-syrup-sparkle-wine-cooler-328848 (may not work)