Paul Kushner
Celebrate the holidays in style with this Christmas Champagne Cocktail! This festive drink combines bubbly champagne with pomegranate juice and syrup for a vibrant red hue, while green sugar rimming adds a cheerful holiday touch. Perfect for toasting to the season, this cocktail is as delightful as it is refreshing.
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Servings: 1
Equipment
- Small plate
Ingredients
- 3 oz champagne
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 0.25 oz pomegranate simple syrup
- 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Green sugar for rimming
Instructions
- Pour a small amount of pomegranate syrup onto a saucer and spread green rimming sugar evenly on a separate plate. Dip the rim of a champagne flute in the syrup, then coat it with the green sugar for a festive touch.
- Place a few pomegranate seeds in the bottom of the glass, then add a pomegranate simple syrup.
- Pour in the pomegranate juice, and top off with champagne.
- Cheers to your holiday-inspired bubbly!
Notes
Pro Tips
- To keep the drink extra cold, chill the champagne flute before preparing the cocktail.
- For a brighter flavor, try using fresh pomegranate juice and seeds.
- Adjust the amount of pomegranate syrup to your taste; a little goes a long way!
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Tasting Notes
The Christmas Champagne Cocktail is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with sparkling champagne enhancing the natural tang of pomegranate. The green sugar rim adds a touch of sweetness and a vibrant holiday look, making each sip a cheerful treat that’s perfect for the season’s festivities.
Please drink responsibly, be fully accountable with your alcohol consumption, and show others respect.
