If you’re thinking about serving a signature cocktail at your New Year’s Eve party, starting with champagne is a great idea. This pomegranate champagne cocktail is as fabulous as it is beautiful. The receipe below is easy to make per cocktail. Cheers!
1/2 oz (1 tb) fresh pomegranate juice
1/2 oz (1 tb) simple syrup (see below)
4 oz (1/2 cup) chilled Champagne
1 orange twist
Put the pomegranate juice and the syrup in the flute, then top with Champagne. Add orange twist and serve at once. (Serves 1.)
Simple Syrup Recipe:
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup superfine sugar
In a small bowl, pour boiling water over superfine sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and the syrup becomes clear. Chill thoroughly. Keep leftover syrup in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. (Makes about 3/4 cup.)
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