pomegranate-champagne punch
My absolute favorite of the four things I made for the bridal shower was this punch. For starters, I just love sparkling wine. It doesn’t matter if it’s Champagne with a capital “C” from Champagne, or champagne with a little “c” from New Mexico, or if it’s Cava, Prosecco, red, white, rosé, whatever, I love it. Ok, that’s not to say that there are sparking wines that aren’t good, but for the most part I just love them. Maybe it’s because I was raised in a family that is completely addicted to seltzer water (seriously, we easily went through a 12 pack case of liters in a week) so I’m just a big fan of anything fizzy. Or maybe it’s because the little bubbles bursting on your tongue make the flavors that much more vibrant and exciting.
I found this punch recipe through a friend on Pinterest and I knew that I just had to make it. Sparkling wine and pomegranate juice? Heaven. Luckily for her, I knew this would be the perfect drink for the stock-the-bar shower we were throwing for her and my other friend getting married (who happens to make the most amazing drinks). Incidentally, this friend on Pinterest is the same one who I found the lemon crinkle cookies through, also on Pinterest. I’m afraid that she may be getting the idea that I’ll make her anything that she pins on Pinterest…. so to clarify, Jamie, I will not be making that Tiffany Lamp inspired cake that you pinned. Just for the record.
This punch, on the other hand, I will be making as often as possible. It’s so easy to throw together and makes for one heckuva refreshing, bright, bubbly punch, not to mention it’s really pretty in a nice glass!
Pomegranate-Champagne Punch
Adapted from Martha Stewart
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 cup pear nectar
- 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
- 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling wine, such as Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, etc.
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, pear nectar, and orange-flavored liqueur. Slowly add sparkling wine. Serve over ice.
June 15th, 2011 at 10:02 am
I love your pitcher – and the drinks sounds excellent as well. Would be perfect on the patio in the summer!
June 15th, 2011 at 10:02 am
I love your pitcher – and the drink sounds excellent as well. Would be perfect on the patio in the summer!
June 21st, 2011 at 12:03 pm
I feel famous just being mentioned in your blog!!! The punch was absolutely amazing and I will be making it too (now that it has gotten your stamp of approval).
I see the Tiffany Lamp inspired cake in the [near] future. I have faith in you miss crumb.
June 24th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
I too LOVE sparkling wine! It’s like a party in your mouth! :o) I’ve pinned this, as well as the pina colada, and look forward to perusing the rest of your site.
June 24th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
I, too, LOVE sparkling wine! It’s like a party in your mouth. :o) I’ve pinned this, as well as the pina colada, and look forward to perusing the rest of your site.
June 25th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Made this today and its super yummy. Very refreshing and way too easy to drink.
June 26th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
And so easy to make! Doesn’t get any better than that. Glad you enjoyed it!