Candied Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Spritzers
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A DELICIOUS and festive holiday cocktail! Candied cranberries and easy pomegranate syrup in bubbly Prosecco.
Author: Carrots and Flowers
Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: Cocktail, Holiday
Serves: 5-6 cocktails
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 8 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 bottle Prosecco or dry Champagne
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Combine ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Add the cranberries and stir to coat evenly. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 2-minutes. Be sure to not let the cranberries burst. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to wire rack; let dry for at least 1 hour.
- Add the pomegranate juice to the sauce pan and let simmer on medium to medium low until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Working in small batches, coat the cranberries in remaining ½ cup sugar until well coated; let dry for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the drinks with 1 part pomegranate syrup to 3 parts Prosecco.
- Serve with candied cranberries as a garnish or in the glass. Or both!
Notes
*Candied cranberries are best eaten fresh or within a day. Store on the counter loosely covered with a paper towel so they stay crisp.
*Use leftover cranberries in oatmeal, on ice cream, or serve as a party snack.
*Use leftover cranberries in oatmeal, on ice cream, or serve as a party snack.
Recipe by Carrots and Flowers at https://www.carrotsandflowers.com/candied-cranberry-pomegranate-prosecco-spritzers/