Pomegranate-Rosemary Spritz

Name: Pomegranate-Rosemary Spritz
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Modern
Ingredients: 50 g (¼ cup) sugar; 60 ml (¼ cup) water; 3 rosemary sprigs (2 for syrup, 1 to garnish); 120 ml (½ cup) 100% pomegranate juice; 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh lime juice; 240 ml (1 cup) chilled sparkling water (or Prosecco, if your guest drinks); ice and pomegranate seeds

A jewel-red sparkling drink, zero-proof by default, with an optional bubbly upgrade.

Total: 20 min
Hands-on: 10 min
Skill: Easy
Serves: 2
Cost for two: about $6

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-free

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A welcome drink sets the tone for the whole evening. This spritz is tart, herbal and beautiful, and it's zero-proof by default so everyone can enjoy it. Top it with Prosecco instead of sparkling water if your guest drinks.

Ingredients

Serves

50 g (¼ cup) sugar
60 ml (¼ cup) water
3 rosemary sprigs (2 for syrup, 1 to garnish)
120 ml (½ cup) 100% pomegranate juice
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh lime juice
240 ml (1 cup) chilled sparkling water (or Prosecco, if your guest drinks)
ice and pomegranate seeds

Method

Make the syrup: simmer the sugar and water until dissolved, add 2 rosemary sprigs and steep off the heat for 15 minutes. Strain and cool. It keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge.
Fill two wine glasses with ice. Add 1 tbsp syrup (more to taste), 60 ml pomegranate juice and 15 ml lime juice to each.
Top each with 120 ml sparkling water or Prosecco and stir gently once.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a rosemary sprig. Slap the sprig between your palms first to release its aroma.

Tips

Pour the sparkling top slowly down the side of the glass to keep the bubbles.

Make ahead

Make the syrup up to two weeks ahead.

Plating

Big-bowled wine glasses show off the color. Add a short sprig of rosemary standing upright.

What to drink

Wine: Serve as the welcome drink before any menu.

Zero-proof: It already is zero-proof.

Questions

Can I make a pitcher?

Yes. Multiply everything and add the sparkling top just before pouring.

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