Pomegranate Sparkler Cocktail Recipe
This cocktail is all about tart pomegranate juice and bubbly sparkling wine. I stick with fresh stuff and basic tools for a bright, unfussy drink.
Equipment
- You don’t need much—just a jigger for measuring.
- A bar spoon or even a regular spoon works for gentle stirring.
- If I’m using fresh pomegranate juice, a fine mesh strainer helps keep seeds out.
- Champagne flutes or wine glasses really show off the colors and bubbles.
- Honestly, paper towels are a lifesaver for little spills.
Ingredients
- 2 oz pomegranate juice fresh or bottled
- 1 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or Grand Marnier both work
- 4 oz dry sparkling wine chilled
- 1/4 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- Pomegranate seeds garnish
- Orange peel garnish
Instructions
- First, I chill the glass—either in the freezer or filled with ice water. I dump out the water before pouring the drink.
- Pomegranate juice and orange liqueur go into the glass next.
- If I’m in the mood for more sweetness, I’ll stir in some simple syrup.
- Then, I slowly pour in the chilled sparkling wine. It helps keep the bubbles from foaming over.
- I give it a gentle stir, just once or twice. Don’t overdo it or you’ll lose the fizz.
- Pomegranate seeds go in, and I twist an orange peel over the top for a little aroma—then drop it in as garnish
Notes
I always taste before adding extra simple syrup—some juices are sweeter than others, and sparkling wines can vary a lot. Dry wines seem to balance the juice best.
Serve it right away, while it’s still nice and bubbly. If I want a mocktail, I swap in non-alcoholic sparkling juice.
Fresh garnishes really pop. Sometimes I’ll switch up the citrus peel or toss in a sprig of mint. Just don’t shake this one—no one wants flat bubbles.