Pomegranate Ginger Champagne – cocktail of the month
Hopefully by now you’ve already tried our last cocktail of the month, the Honey Apple Martini. But ’tis the season for bubbly so we’ve got a new reigning champ. I found this recipe a few years ago at Epicurous, which they got from Bon Appetit (my new favorite magazine), and now it’s at wht! The pomegranate adds tartness, the ginger-spice, with just a splash of orange for a burst of sweetness (juice and liqueur). This takes a little bit of time, but is super easy to make and really makes a big impact.
Pomegranate Ginger Champagne Cocktail
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4-inch-thick slice fresh ginger
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur (I’ve skipped this a few times with fine results)
1 750-ml bottle brut Champagne, well chilled
Boil first 3 ingredients in heavy small saucepan until syrup is reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Cool.
Pour 4 teaspoons pomegranate syrup, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and 1/4 teaspoon Cointreau into each of four 6-ounce Champagne flutes. Fill each with 2/3 cup Champagne. Makes about 4 drinks. My suggestion? Double it-at least!
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All right, this might be a bit much for a drink recipe, but let me say, this is one yummy drink! A perfect holiday drink that everyone will love, plus it looks so pretty and festive. We had them last year (I think) for our Christmas celebration and Stef is right – double or triple the amounts – they went fast.
Oh Stef this sounds so yummy! I must try it at once!
These sound GORGEOUS! It would be good for a Valentine Party too, its so red & sassy!
Wow this one sounds worth the work. Yum!!!
YUMMMMMMMM yum yummmy! You know, I’m still not over wanting the Honey Apple Martini! Now I’m also wanting this beauty! You know what that means? It means, I may find myself in trouble two fisting these lovelies very soon! Oh, you know I’m all talk and no action- anymore! HA! I will look forward to having this as well! They surely will enhance any holiday gathering!!
Merry Christmas EVERYONE!
This sounds very yummy! I think I’m going to treat myself to these on New’s Years Eve. Sounds much better than Champagne by itself.
THis looks so good! I must try it!
Carolyn-they are SO good. Every time I make these people freak out. Mmm, I want now. I’m watching the Golden Globes and all that champagne has me thristy!
I’m soooo making this drink! :) YUMMY!