Sparkling Cham-Pom Cocktail

This sparkling champagne pomegranate cocktail is an easy, elegant tipple–a perfect choice for the hostess who wants to enjoy her guests in lieu of tending a bar.

This happy blend of pomegranate, sparkling wine, and vodka is a refreshing complement to party sweets such as petit fours.

Pomegranate seeds are like rubies in your glass.

Sugaring your rims beforehand is a nice touch.

Fill your glasses with ice, add vodka and pomegranate juice, then top with a bright splash of champagne.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) vodka
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) fresh or bottled pomegranate juice
• 6 ounces (3/4 cup) sparkling wine

Garnish: pomegranate seeds

DIRECTIONS

1. Create your simple syrup by bringing sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Let cool.

2. Combine vodka, pomegranate juice, and 2 ounce (1/4 C) syrup. Divide among 4 tall ice-filled glasses. Top each with a splash of sparkling wine and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Enjoy!

XXOO AB