Pomegranate Bellini
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup pomegranate-flavored syrup
1/3 cup simple syrup
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
2 bottles Champagne -- chilled
***Simple Syrup***
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, combine pomegranate juice, pomegranate syrup, Simple Syrup, and orange liqueur. Cover and chill 1 hour.
To serve, filling Champagne flutes half-way with pomegranate mixture. Add champagne to fill
For Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over Medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.