Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Chill the champagne flutes before preparing the mocktails.
- Combine the pomegranate juice and orange juice in a small pitcher or measuring cup.
- Taste the fruit mixture and stir in simple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
- Divide the pomegranate-orange mixture evenly between two chilled champagne flutes.
- Slowly top each glass with sparkling non alcoholic wine or sparkling white grape juice.
- Stir gently once to combine while preserving the bubbles.
- Garnish each glass with fresh pomegranate arils and a thin orange wheel.
- Add a rosemary sprig if desired for a festive holiday presentation.
- Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
Notes
Use 100% pomegranate juice rather than a sweetened juice cocktail for the richest fruit flavor.
Freshly squeezed orange juice provides the brightest citrus flavor.
Taste the drink before adding simple syrup because sparkling white grape juice can already provide plenty of sweetness.
Keep all ingredients well chilled so ice isn't necessary.
Prepare the pomegranate-orange mixture ahead of time if desired, but don't add the sparkling beverage until serving.
For holiday gatherings, fresh rosemary and pomegranate arils create an easy seasonal garnish.