Sparkling Royale
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Sparkling Royale
This rich-looking mocktail takes its inspiration from the Kir Royale. It’s light and delicious to sip through any festive occasion.
INGREDIENTS
- Simple Syrup
- 1 quart pomegranate juice
- 1 cup Naturipe® Cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and roughly chopped
- 5 star anise
- 2 tablespoons white sugar*
- Sparkling Royale
- 2 tablespoons of simple syrup
- 8 ounces sparkling water**
DIRECTIONS
For the Simple Syrup
1. Combine the simple syrup ingredients in a
saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes.
2. Allow the mixture to reduce by half. Taste and
adjust sweetness if necessary. Remove from the heat
and allow to cool.
3. Strain the ingredients by pressing them through
a mesh strainer (there will be cranberry seeds that
make it through). If you want a completely clear
syrup, line the strainer with cheesecloth.
4. Reserve the liquid syrup in a covered container and
refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the Sparkling Royale Mocktail
1. Pour simple syrup into a champagne flute
2. Finish with sparkling water and garnish with a fresh
cranberry or blueberry in the glass.
NOTES
*Substitute honey or agave syrup for sugar.
**Try different sparkling water flavors.