Pomegranate-Rosemary Royale |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The tart-sweet zing of pomegranate in a lovely jewel colored drink. This simple twist on the traditional kir-royale blends tart-sweet pomegranate juice with subtler herbal notes from a rosemary-infused syrup. Float rosemary leaves on the drinks for a pretty garnish.Cooking Light Magazine, November 2009. Cooling time = 30 minutes.;) Ingredients:
1/2 cup water |
1 tablespoon sugar |
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves |
1/2 cup pomegranate juice |
2 cups champagne or 2 cups sparkling wine |
Directions:
1. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer, stirring sugar until it dissolves.
2. Remove from heat; add rosemary, let stand 30 minutes.
3. Strain through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
4. Pour 2 T pomegranate juice and 1 T rosemary syrup into 4 Champagne flutes or glasses.
5. Top each sering with 1/2 cup Champagne.
6. Serve immediately.
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