Pomegranate Spritzer

By S. Danford

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (4 oz) chilled vodka
• 2 T fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 t Angostura bitters
• 5 cups (40 oz)chilled sparking rose
• 1/3 cup pomegranate arils

Preparation

Step 1

Combine pomegranate juice and sugar in an 8-cup microwavable measuring cup
Microwave at HIGH until warmed, about 2 minutes
Stir until sugar dissolves
Stir in vodka, lime juice, and bitters
Chill for 20 minutes
Gently stir in rose
Serve in champagne glasses
Top each with 4-5 pomegranate arils