Crimson Drink

Submitted by Katey in GB

"This make ahead drink is great for parties, and can be served with or without alcohol. The pomegranate and sage combine for a surprisingly light and delicious drink, and guests who have tried it always ask for more! I like to make this the night before, but the drink will actually be good for up to a week in the frig. This has become a new holiday favorite in our house. Servings per recipe will be determined by the size of drink served. I like to serve these drinks in wine glasses or small tumblers."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6-8

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

directions

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.

Reviews

[Brenda.]

Delicious! I'm so glad you posted this recipe. I made this last night using lemon juice concentrate vs fresh lemon juice. I have to say that even though it was good last night, it was awesome today after being refrigerated for about 18 hours. I used Sprite as my mixer and am enjoying a glass as I type. The sweet yet tart flavor with a hint of sage is addicting. I suppose if I wanted it less sweet I would try the club soda or even diet Sprite. Thanks for posting Katey I'm sure by tomorrow I'll have another batch simmering.