Crimson Drink

• Drink
• 2 pints pomegranate juice
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 12 sage leaves, fresh and lightly crushed
• 2 1/2 inches lemon rind
• 1 cup lemon juice
• Can be mixed with
• sparkling white wine
• club soda

1. To prepare:
2. Combine all ingredients except lemon juice and wine in a sauce pan.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
4. Reduce heat and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
6. Transfer to a glass container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to one week.
7. When ready to serve:
8. Strain out lemon peel and sage leaves.
9. In a glass with ice, combine equal parts drink and wine (or club soda).
10. Serve with a fresh sage leaf, if desired.

drink, pomegranate juice, sugar, sage, lemon rind, lemon juice, mixed with, sparkling white wine, club soda

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crimson-drink-355068 (may not work)