Ginger Pomegranate Cocktail

Make the ginger syrup:

Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain the syrup into a jar, cool completely and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the cocktail:

In a jar or strainer combine the pomegranate juice, bourbon, lime juice and ginger syrup. Shake well.

Fill 2 glasses with ice and divide the cocktail between them. Top with ginger beer and garnish with crystallized ginger nibs, pomegranate arils and lime slices. Serve immediately.