Ring in the New Year with Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail



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.

Wishing you a joyful New Year -  cheers!

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

6 tsp fresh Pomegranate Seeds
1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
1 cup Just Pomegranate (100% Pomegranate)  juice, chilled

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.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves 6

Posted by Deana Gunn at December 29, 2008
Categories: Drink Recipes, Vegetarian and Vegan

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