Ginger-Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail

 

Bold and sweet. The Ginger-Pomegranate Prosecco cocktail has striking colors and is delicious. Sure to impress when you are entertaining, or just want to mark an occasion with your partner. 

Ingredients

• For the rim:
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 slice fresh ginger (1/2-inch thick)
• Ginger syrup:
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 2 slices fresh ginger (1/2-inch thick)
• Cocktail:
• 1 cup ice
• 2 oz Japanese sake or Korean soju
• 2 oz pomegranate juice
• 1 oz ginger syrup (from above step)
• 12 oz Voveti prosecco
• Garnishment:
• 2 tablespoons fresh pomegranate seeds

Method

1. Place sugar on a flat plate; moisten the rims of glasses with a fresh ginger slice and then dip the rims evenly in sugar, set aside.

2. In a small saucepan, add sugar, water, and ginger slices; heat over low heat until sugar is dissolved, stir occasionally. Let stand 10-15 minutes to cool down.

3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Sake or Soju, pomegranate juice, and ginger syrup and shake until well blended.

4. Pour the mixture into the two prepared glasses; add prosecco on top.

5. Add fresh pomegranate seeds to garnish and enjoy!