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Fill a Collins or highball glass with ice.
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Add the tequila.
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Add enough orange juice to come almost to the top of the glass; the amount will vary depending on the size of the glass.
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Gently pour the pomegranate syrup into the glass and serve.
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Do not stir.
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For Syrup: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
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Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 cups, approximately 50 minutes.
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It should be the consistency of syrup.
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Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes.
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Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
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For Molasses: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
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Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 cup, approximately 70 minutes.
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It should be the consistency of thick syrup.
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Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes.
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Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
