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Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

Published December 31, 2013 - Last Updated January 22, 2021
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Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail - Delicious champagne cocktail recipe with pure pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, sweet lime juice and champagne. Includes mocktail variation.

There’s something about pomegranates. They are one of the very first human-cultivated fruits and they’ve played a symbolic role in various cultures and religions for centuries. Pomegranates are said to have decorated the pillars of Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem; they also appear repeatedly in the Biblical Song of Solomon. In Buddhism, the pomegranate is considered one of three blessed fruits. In Hindu culture, the deity Ganesha is often depicted holding a pomegranate in one of his many hands. In Greek mythology, Hades tempts Persephone into marriage with… what else?… a pomegranate.

What better way to kick of the secular new year than with a Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail? This simple pairing of pure pomegranate juice, Cointreau (or orange liqueur), sweetened lime juice and champagne is lightly sweet, refreshing and festive. Garnish with juicy pomegranate seeds and you’ve got an elegant cocktail for toasting when that big sparkly ball drops. Making for a crowd? Premix several servings of the pomegranate juice, Cointreau and sweet lime juice in a pitcher, then chill– for 32 servings you would use 4 cups of pomegranate juice, 2 cups Cointreau and 1/3 cup + 1 tsp sweetened lime juice. When ready to serve, stir up the pre-mixed juice mixture, place pomegranate seeds in the champagne flutes, then pour in 3 1/2 tbsp of the chilled juice mixture per flute. Just before serving, top off the flutes with chilled champagne.

If you don’t wish to imbibe this holiday, I’ve provided a really yummy virgin mocktail modification below. If you are indulging, please play safe and get a designated driver. L’chaim!

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Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail - Delicious champagne cocktail recipe with pure pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, sweet lime juice and champagne. Includes mocktail variation.

Prep Time 1 min
Cook Time 4 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Kosher Key Parve
Adjust Total Servings     1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp pure 100% pomegranate juice, chilled
  • 1 tbsp Cointreau
  • 1/2 tsp pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 tsp sweetened lime juice
  • Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled

Instructions
 

  • Spoon the pomegranate seeds into the bottom of a Champagne flute. Add pomegranate juice, Cointreau and sweetened lime juice. Top off the flute with chilled Champagne or sparkling wine.
  • Virgin Mocktail Modification: Substitute 1 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice for the Cointreau and non-alcoholic sparkling cider for the champagne/sparkling wine. This makes a really yummy non-alcoholic version!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 63mg2%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 8g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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4.5 from 4 votes
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Comments

  1. Duane says

    4 stars
    Sounds as yummy in 2018/2019 as when first published in 2013! Yet, while decorative, I think I’d forgo the pomegranate seeds.

    Reply

    • Tori Avey says

      Hi Maureen, Sweetened Lime Juice is a product that is usually sold near the liquor mixers (Bloody Mary Mix, etc.). The most common brand is Rose’s. It is exactly what it sounds like– a sweet, syrupy version of lime juice. 🙂

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