Preparation Stir sugar and wine in heavy deep medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil over medium-high heat until syrup is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Add cranberries; boil until berries begin to pop, about 5 minutes. Stir in pomegranate molasses and basil. Cool completely. do ahead Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Stir in chopped cilantro and sliced mint. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill. A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and from adrianascaravan.com.
Preparation Stir sugar and wine in heavy deep medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil over medium-high heat until syrup is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Add cranberries; boil until berries begin to pop, about 5 minutes. Stir in pomegranate molasses and basil. Cool completely. do ahead Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Stir in chopped cilantro and sliced mint. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill. A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and from adrianascaravan.com.