Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 1 1/2 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
- 1 1/4 cup pomegranate juice, chilled
- 1 cup cranberry juice, chilled
- 1 cup (750 ml) bottle prosecco, chilled
- 2 cup limes, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch fresh mint, for garnish
- 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) pomegranate seeds, for garnish
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Preparation
Baking Directions:
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.
Serving suggestion: As an alternative to serving from a punch bowl, make the bellini mixture in a 6 to 8 cup capacity pitcher.
Divide the pomegranate seeds between 12 champagne flutes.
Add 1 slice of lime and 1 sprig of mint to each glass.
Pour the bellini mixture into the prepared glasses and serve.
For simple syrup:In a saucepan, combine 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.
Serving Directions:
Special equipment: a 6 to 8 cup capacity punch bowl
