This two-step easy pomegranate champagne cocktail is a sparkling, festive way to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year! Make it in just five minutes with a few ingredients.
I make an effort to celebrate New Year's Eve in some way, big or small, each and every year. In addition to representing the transition from one trip around the sun to the next, it's my parents' wedding anniversary. New Year's celebrations at home inspired this easy pomegranate champagne drink, as the pomegranate is symbolic of rebirth. Let's get into it!
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my grapefruit mimosas, too!
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- ❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
- What You'll Need for this Recipe
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make a Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
- Pro Tip #1
- Pro Tip #2
- Pro Tip #3
- Pro Tip #4
- Pro Tip #5
- Pro Tip #6
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Serving a Champagne Drink with Pomegranate Seeds
- More Champagne Cocktail Recipes to Toast
- 📖 Recipe
❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick and Easy - The ingredients here are few and very flavorful. And you don't need any fancy tools or techniques to create a pomegranate sparkling cocktail.
Festive for the Holidays - These cocktails literally sparkle from the bubbly champagne to the sugar rim. And the deep red color of pomegranate juice makes them just the perfect pomegranate champagne drink for Christmas.
We love fruity champagne drink recipes around here. Be sure to check out my blood orange bourbon smash with champagne and these strawberry mint mimosas. You'll also love my ginger bellini punch!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Champagne or sparkling wine of your choice. If you don't have champagne available, Cava and Prosecco are suitable substitutions.
Pomegranate Juice and Pomegranate Seeds (aka arils) add the flavor and flair. Making this champagne cocktail with pomegranate seeds provides a nice treat at the end of your sip.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Sweetener - Pomegranate juice is tart and very lightly sweet. If you are unfamiliar with its flavor or prefer your cocktails on the sweeter side, I recommend adding a splash of simple syrup. You can also use other sweeteners like honey ginger syrup, maple syrup or agave nectar.
Garnish - Sipping this drink through a sugar rim adds enough sweetness and sparkle for me but it's optional. You can also add fresh sprigs or rosemary or orange slices for extra razzle dazzle.
Other Spirits - Make this bubbly cocktail stronger and more merry with half a shot of hard liquor. It's easy to make a very merry pomegranate champagne drink with vodka, brandy, or whiskey!
Spirit Free - Want to make it non alcoholic? Use sparkling water, kombucha, or a dry sparkling cider instead of champagne.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my sparkling pomegranate punch and Christmas pomegranate mocktail, too!
How to Make a Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Making a Sugar Rim on a Champagne Flute
Step One: Run a wedge of citrus fruit around the edge of the champagne flute and the juice will stick to it.
Step Two: Dip the flute, edge side down, into a container of sugar and twist until the juice picks up a nice collar of crystals.
Pro Tip #1
Avoid squeezing the citrus so that the juice doesn't drip and run down the sides of the glass.
Pro Tip #2
Pour just a shallow layer of sanding sugar or sugar sprinkles into a small bowl to dip the glass into. A plate will also work.
Step Three: Once you have a satisfactory rim, you're ready to mix your drink!
Pro Tip #3
Granulated sugar is often too fine in texture to stand up to the citrus juice. Just like with diamonds, bigger sugar crystals stand out better against the glass and will look more sparkly for an aesthetic champagne drink.
Mixing the Cocktail
Step Four: Pour pomegranate juice into the prepared champagne flute.
Step Five: Top up the glass with champagne.
Pro Tip #4
Use a jigger to measure out the pomegranate juice and simple syrup. If you don't have access to one, a shot glass will work nearly as well.
Step Six: Sprinkle a few pomegranate arils into the drink then serve.
Pro Tip #5
Grab a bar spoon to gently stir the cocktail so that each sip is identical from top to bottom.
Pro Tip #6
If you're making just one or two cocktails and aren't finishing a full bottle of champagne, invest in a champagne preserver to save the bubbles for next time!
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't recommend making champagne cocktails in advance because it will fall flat if left out too long.
To make pomegranate and champagne cocktails for a crowd, pour the bottle of sparkling wine into a pitcher or beverage dispenser with ¾ cup pomegranate juice, ½ cup pomegranate seeds, and simple syrup to taste. Serves up to four.
Granulated sugar is too fine in texture for a good cocktail rim. I recommend sanding sugar or sugar sprinkles because the crystals are larger, which means they stand out more visually and won't dissolve in whatever liquid you use to make the rim.
Serving a Champagne Drink with Pomegranate Seeds
On the flip side of an easy champagne cocktail for NYE, this is basically a pomegranate juice mimosa, which brings us into New Year's brunch party territory. Either way, serve in champagne flutes.
For an evening vibe serve with easy appetizers like praline baked brie, chai-spiced popcorn, and a cheese board.
For a New Year's Day brunch cocktail, pair with mimosa pancakes and quiche with crispy red potato crust.
More Champagne Cocktail Recipes to Toast
I hope you'll raise a glass of easy pom-mosa or pom champagne cocktail in celebration soon and very soon. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin this fruity new year's cocktail recipe for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!
📖 Recipe
Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounce pomegranate juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup optional
- 6 ounces champagne chilled
- pomegranate arils for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a champagne glass with citrus fruit then dip into a small dish of sparkling sugar to create a decorative rim.
- Pour pomegranate juice into prepared champagne flute.
- Top up glass with champagne and sprinkle in pomegranate arils to garnish.
- Add in simple syrup to taste, if desired. Stir gently and serve immediately.
Krysten says
This pomegranate champ cocktail is my new favorite! I did a big batch (4 servings) and added a little light agave. It's perfect. Next time I may try it with vodka.
Marta says
I made this pomegranate champagne cocktail for New Year's Eve and fell in love. I don't think I'll limit it to just NYE, though, it's that tasty and refreshing.