Pomegranate Mojito With Vanilla Sugar

• 14 cup pomegranate juice
• 2 ounces white rum
• 12-1 tablespoon vanilla sugar (recipe follows)
• 4 ounces club soda
• cracked ice
• 6 sprigs of fresh mint
• 1 vanilla bean, split in 1/2 lengthwise and crosswise
• 4 cups granulated sugar

1. Rim cocktail glass with vanilla Sugar.
2. Combine all ingredients except mint in a cocktail shaker and shake well.
3. Muddle the mint in the bottom of a cocktail glass.
4. Add Ice, optional.
5. Strain mixture into the glass with the mulled mint, and serve.
6. In a large container or glass jar with an airtight lid, pour 1/2 of the sugar.
7. Add bean quarters and cover with remaining sugar.
8. Seal and place in a cool, dark place.
9. Two or more times a day, shake the container to distribute the vanilla essence.
10. Shake daily for at least 1 week and up to 3 weeks.
11. Replenish the sugar as it is used.

pomegranate juice, white rum, vanilla sugar, club soda, cracked ice, mint, vanilla bean, granulated sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pomegranate-mojito-with-vanilla-sugar-166017 (may not work)