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Cranberry Pomegranate Bellini

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Beverages / Cocktails
Cuisine: American and Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina

Ingredients

For the Simple Syrup:

  • ½ cup unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
  • ½ cup unsweetened 100 pomegranate juice I use POM brand
  • 1 cup sugar

For each Bellini:

  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • 4 - 6 oz. Italian Prosecco
  • a small squeeze of fresh lime juice

Garnish:

  • fresh whole cranberries
  • fresh rosemary sprigs
  • fresh lime slices

Instructions

  • To Make the Simple Syrup:In a small pot, stir together the cranberry and pomegranate juices with the sugar.
  • Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Turn the temperature down to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Pour the syrup in a jar. Place it in the refrigerator to cool completely.
  • Can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • To Make Each Bellini:Pour 1 ounce of cranberry-pomegranate simple syrup into each champagne flute.
  • Top with 4 - 6 ounces of Prosecco.
  • Squeeze just a few drops of fresh lime juice into each bellini.
  • Garnish each bellini with half slices of lime and whole cranberries
  • To Make a Pitcher of Bellini:Mix 1 cup of cranberry-pomegranate simple syrup with a 750 ml bottle of Italian Prosecco.
  • Squeeze a few drops of fresh lime juice, up to one lime's juice.
  • Taste and add more of whatever ingredient you prefer.

Salute' and Cheers!