Crimson Drink

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: 15 mins
• 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.