Crimson Drink - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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