Ingredients

5 pomegranates 

3/4 cup sugar 

1 bunch fresh mint, trimmed and rinsed 

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 

Preparation

Cut pomegranates in half, and extract juice from seeds with a juicer or reamer. Strain through a fine sieve into a large bowl, discarding pulp. You should have about 3 1/3 cups juice.

In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and stir until sugar dissolves. Add pomegranate juice, mint, and lemon juice. Cover; let steep 30 minutes. Remove and discard mint; let cool completely.