Pomegranate Simple Syrup Sparkle Wine Cooler Food

POMEGRANATE SIMPLE SYRUP & SPARKLE WINE COOLER

Steps:

• SIMPLE SYRUP:.
• Stir together syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally; altogether about 35 minutes until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups syrup.
• SPARKLER:.
• Pour syrup into tall glass, add wine and liqueur; stir, add ice cubes and lemon wedge if desired.
• NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSIONS:.
• Instead of wine, use apple juice or apple cider for a totally different kick. A splash of 7-Up (white) soda will cut the wine nicely, too.

POMEGRANATE COOLERS

Steps:

• In a pitcher, muddle the mint with a wooden spoon.
• Stir in the pomegranate juice and lime juice; just before serving, stir in the ginger ale.
• Strain into glasses filled with ice and garnish with lime slices.

SPICED POMEGRANATE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the pomegranate juice, wine, and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Crumble in half of the brown sugar and whisk mixture until sugar dissolves.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat the pan. Immediately pour in the juice/spice mixture and increase the heat to high. Bring mixture to a boil while whisking to prevent scorching. Reduce heat to medium and, while stirring, add the remaining brown sugar a little at a time. Cook and stir until mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency or when it can coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly and continue to cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir and serve.

POMEGRANATE COOLER

Steps:

• 1. Cut open the pomegranates and break the fruit into sections. In the sink, in a bowl of cold water, pick out the small red seeds. Discard the thin white membrane between the sections. Put the seeds in a blender or food processor. Blend on low speed, or pulse to a coarse purée. 2. Pour through a fine strainer into a bowl to catch the juices. Discard the seeds. Add the orange juice and water. Sweeten to taste with sugar. Pour into a jar, cover and refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

KATE'S AFTERNOON WINE COOLER (ZWT - FRANCE)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, find yourself a very tall glass, enjoy & then have another!
• Note: Sorry about the Riesling, Kate. It's a personal favourite, but you can sub a favourite French choice. :-).

POMEGRANATE COOLER

Steps:

• 1. Cut open the pomegranates and break the fruit into sections. In the sink, in a bowl of cold water, pick out the small red seeds. Discard the thin white membrane between the sections. Put the seeds in a blender or food processor. Blend on low speed, or pulse to a coarse purée. 2. Pour through a fine strainer into a bowl to catch the juices. Discard the seeds. Add the orange juice and water. Sweeten to taste with sugar. Pour into a jar, cover and refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SPARKLING POMEGRANATE COCKTAILS

Steps:

• Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
• Combine vodka, pomegranate juice, and 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sugar syrup. Divide among 2 tall ice-filled glasses. Top each with sparkling wine, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL WITH SPARKLING WINE

Steps:

• Place zest in champagne flutes.
• Add pomegranate juice and Cointreau.
• Fill glasses with sparking wine or champagne.
• Garnish with pomegranate seeds.