Gin Dandy

If you haven't sipped spiked punchy lately, it's time to revisit the easy-to-make communal cocktail.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

• 1 1/2 cups pomegranate liqueur

• 1 1/2 cups gin

• 2 lemons, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a saucepan, bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

2. Let the mixture cool, then pour ice in a large pitcher.

3. Stir in lemon juice, liqueur, and gin.

4. Ladle into glasses garnished with lemon wedges.