POMEGRANATE AND CRANBERRY BELLINIS

Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis image

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ice
1 1/2 cups Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
1 1/4 cups pomegranate juice, chilled
1 cup cranberry juice, chilled
1 (750 ml) bottle Prosecco, chilled
2 limes, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh mint, for garnish
1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Special equipment: a 6- to 8-cup capacity punch bowl
Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
(makes 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

Place the ice in the punch bowl. Add the Simple Syrup, pomegranate juice, and cranberry juice. Stir well. Slowly pour in the Prosecco. Garnish with lime slices, mint sprigs, and pomegranate seeds and serve.
As an alternative to serving from a punch bowl, make the bellini mixture in a 6- to 8-cup pitcher. Divide the pomegranate seeds between 12 champagne flutes, add 1 slice of lime and 1 sprig of mint to each glass, and pour the bellini mixture into the prepared glasses.
Simple Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool.