Pomegranate Soda

It was fun to try making my own soda.  It would be fun to experiment with other juice flavors.

• • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • Club soda, for serving
  • Maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
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  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and juice; bring to a boil over high, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce to a simmer; cook, without stirring, until mixture is syrupy, about 2 minutes. (To store, refrigerate syrup up to 1 week; adjust consistency with water, if necessary.)
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  • To serve: Fill 8 glasses with ice. Pour 2 tablespoons syrup in each glass, and top with club soda. Garnish with cherries, if desired.