1⅛cupsunsweetened pure pomegranate juice(such as Pom brand), chilled
3tablespoonssugar syrup,chilled (see recipe in *tips below)
One750 ml bottledry sparkling wine or Champagne,chilled
¼cuppomegranate arils,for garnish
Instructions
In a small pitcher, stir the pomegranate juice and sugar syrup. Fill each flute about ⅓ full with the pomegranate mixture. Top with the sparkling wine, dividing it evenly among champagne glasses. Garnish with pomegranate arils.
Serve immediately.
Notes
⅛ cup is 2 tablespoons.
To prepare sugar syrup, mix ½ cup granulated sugar and ½cup water in a small saucepan. Bring the sugar and water to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Boil for 1 minute. Let cool and then refrigerate until ready to use.