Monday, December 20, 2010

Holiday Sparkling Cocktail

Looking for an alternative to the mimosa for Christmas morning? How about a Pear, Pomegranate Prosecco cocktail?

I was flipping through the December issue of Family Circle magazine while getting my hair done (there were no People magazines available) and thought I would try this. The ingredients are easy to find and pomegranates are in season.

(photo and recipe courtesy of Family Circle Magazine)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups pear nectar

1/2 cup pomegranate juice

2 cups chilled seltzer or prosecco

Pomegranate seeds for garnishing (optional)

1. In a large pitcher, stir together pear nectar, pomegranate juice and seltzer or prosecco. Place pomegranate sees in bottom of 4 glasses (if using).

2. Divide cocktail among glasses; serve.

Serves 4. Takes 10 minutes to make.

Pear nectar and pomegranate juice can be found in the same place as apple juice and sparkling cider in our local Harris Teeter grocery stores.

Looking for some other cool holiday cocktails? Here's a few that look interesting ...

S'mores Martini from the Bar at the Peninsula Chicago

Candy Cane Martini from the Peabody Hotel in Memphis

Hot Apple Pie from the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco

Have a great holiday!


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