POMEGRANATE & ROSEWATER CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
Celebrate with a touch of exotic elegance! This Pomegranate & Rosewater Champagne Cocktail is a delight for the senses. The vibrant, ruby-red pomegranate juice mingles with a hint of floral rosewater and the sparkle of champagne. Perfect for special occasions or simply adding a touch of luxury to any day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pomegranate juice (store-bought or made*)
- 1/4 cup caster sugar or to taste (depending on how tart the juice is)
- 1 strip orange peel, no pith, or 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tsp rosewater
- 1 bottle sparkling wine, chilled (or use a non-alcoholic alternative)
- Garnish: 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Make the garnish: Divide the 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds between ice tray (mine had 14 holes), cover with water and freeze.
- Make syrup base: Divide pomegranate juice, caster sugar and orange peel (or juice) in a small saucepan and on moderate heat simmer for 5-10 minutes until reduced by half and slightly syrupy.
- Take off heat and discard orange peel (if using). Add rosewater and allow to cool. Chill until needed.
- To serve, toss 2-3 ice cubes into each glass, add 2-3 tablespoons of pomegranate syrup, and top up with chilled bubbles.
Notes
*I deseeded 6 pomegranates and whizzed them up in a food processor to extract 2 cups of juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
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