Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail
By: Deana Gunn
Published: Monday, February 8, 2010 - 4:29pm

Ingredients




6 teaspoons fresh Pomegranate Seeds
1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
1 cup 100% pomegranate juice, chilled

Preparation

1 Put 1 tsp pomegranate seeds in each cocktail glass. 2 Combine champagne and pomegranate juice in a pitcher.  Pour into cocktail glasses and serve.

About


I grew up eating pomegranates constantly - I love the ruby red clusters arranged so beautifully in the fruit and the sweet-tart burst of flavor as you bite in to the seeds. My grandfather used to take whole pomegranates and firmly roll them and knead the thick leathery skin until all the seeds inside burst and the inside was completely filled with juice. I'd bite a small hole in the skin and drink all the juice...like nature's juice box! Actually what we call the seed is the aril, the juicy red part which surrounds the white seed. The jewel-like arils have got to be one of the prettiest edible garnishes around. Using them in a festive cocktail is perfect for holiday entertaining. For a non-alcoholic version, use Sparkling Pomegranate Juice instead of champagne and pomegranate juice.