Light & Festive Easy Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
A quick and easy cocktail made with pomegranate juice, dry champagne, and fresh pomegranate arils. Perfect for celebrations or any occasion that calls for something special.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces pomegranate juice per serving (100% juice, no added sugar)
- 4 ounces dry brut or extra brut champagne or sparkling wine per serving, chilled
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh pomegranate arils per serving
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
- Orange or lemon twist for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your champagne, pomegranate juice, and glassware in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Measure 2 ounces of pomegranate juice and pour into the bottom of a chilled champagne flute.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh pomegranate arils to the glass.
- Slowly pour 4 ounces of chilled dry sparkling wine into the glass, pouring down the side to preserve bubbles.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and/or a thin orange or lemon twist if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use dry brut or extra brut sparkling wine to balance the sweetness of the pomegranate juice. Do not stir after adding champagne to preserve bubbles. For best results, serve immediately. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 16
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