Pomegranate syrup directions:

1. Grate the fresh ginger.
2. Pour water into a pot and add the herbal tea bags, ginger, and sugar (or cane sugar syrup).
3. Bring to a boil and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Reduce heat to very low and simmer for 15 minutes until a syrupy consistency is reached.
5. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Strain the syrup. You can now begin preparing the cocktail!

Cocktail directions:

1. Place 2–3 pieces of frozen mango in the bottom of each glass and fill the rest with ice.
2. Fill three quarters of each glass with lemon-lime soft drink.
3. Add 3 tbsp. (15 mL) of pomegranate syrup to each glass (adjust to taste).
4. Stir, add the star anise to decorate and enjoy!