Pink Champagne PunchJeffrey Schad
This pretty-in-pink punch is a festive and delicious way to kick-off your holiday celebration. If you prefer a punch that's less sweet, use fresh squeezed pomegranate juice instead of bottled (see Cooks' Notes).
Recipe information
Total Time
1 1/2 hours
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1
1/4 cups water
1
/4 cup sugar
2
(4-inch long) strips lemon zest
1
cup chilled bottled pomegranate juice
3
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1
750 milliliter bottle chilled pink sparkling wine or champagne
Accompaniment:
lemon twists
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring water, sugar, and lemon zest to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar, then boil 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add pomegranate and lemon juice, then chill until very cold, at least 1 hour.
Step 2
Just before serving, pour pomegranate syrup into a 2-quart glass pitcher and add champagne.