Pomegranate Margaritas

To make the pomegranate juice cut the fruit in half, crosswise. Use a citrus juicer to squeeze each half. 1 half should yield 1/3 cup of juice. In a small saucepan combine the sugar and water over high heat, stirring until the sugar has totally dissolved. Cool completely. In a tall pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the pomegranate juice, tequila and lime juice. Stir well. Fill the pitcher with crushed ice and stir again. Garnish individual glasses with a thin strip or slice of cucumber.