Pomegranate Ginger Sparkler
A beautiful and refreshing cocktail combining pomegranate juice, ginger and sparkling wine that is perfect for celebrating during the holiday season.
Servings 6 Cocktails
Calories 68kcal
Ingredients
To Make the Pomegranate Mixer
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ⅓ cup sugar more if your taste wants something sweeter)
- 3 inch fresh ginger knob, thinly sliced
To Make the Cocktail
- 1 Bottle Chilled Champagne
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish Optional - see notes for recipe for candied lemon slices as shown
Instructions
- Combine the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar and ginger in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Simmer on low heat for about 5 – 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool then strain the liquid into a glass container. Refrigerate until cold.
To Serve
- Fill 6 champagne glasses with the pomegranate mixer. Top with chilled sparkling wine.
- Add fresh pomegranate arils (seeds) to the glass and garnish the rim with a lemon slice if desired.
Notes
Candied Lemon Slices - Visit http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/candied-lemon-slices for the recipe I used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg