Champagne-Pomegranate Punch

Friday, December 16, 2011

'Tis the season for holiday tipples, and I've been thinking about what the inaugural punch for my new milkglass beauty should be (John, I'm sorry for peeking!). This pretty pink punch is full of my favorite thing–bubbles–but now I need to know is how big that new bowl is!


Champagne-Pomegranate Punch

2 750-ml bottles chilled brut Champagne
1 1/2 cups white rum
1 1/4 cups pomegranate juice
1 large lemon, thinly slice
pomegranate seeds
fresh mint leaves
simple syrup
ice block

Combine Champagne, rum and pomegranate juice in punch bowl. Add enough syrup to sweeten to taste; mix in lemon slices, pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. Add ice block to bowl.

Notes: While this punch calls for Champagne, it's smart to choose a less expensive bottle of bubbly–a Cava or blanc de blanc would be equally delicious. If you're whipping this up in advance, add your ice block as the first guests arrive to keep your punch sparkling!


Recipe by Melissa Clark, Photo by Gabriella Imperatori-Penn for Bon Appétit.
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27 comments:

  1. Anastasia SchembriDecember 16, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    You had me at Champagne!! This sounds delicious and I am sure it will be just perfect for whatever Santa may bring you-LOL!!

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  2. LucindaDecember 16, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I have been obsessed with Pomegranate-Lemonade! Pomegranate-Champagne....Fantastic!!

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  3. LisaDecember 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Champagne cocktails are my favorite, and I love pomegrantate lemonade, sooo...I think I'll file this away in the "potential future signature cocktail" file! :) xoxox

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  4. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsDecember 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    yum!

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  5. The Sweet CupcakerDecember 16, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    this looks great and is perfect for holiday parties coming up!

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  6. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I love champagne! This is so pretty, perfect for a holiday party. Cheers to a happy weekend~

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  7. Why Girls Are WeirdDecember 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    YUM, you had me at champagne!

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  8. AlexaDecember 16, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Love anything with a little fizz. This looks absolutely delish. Have a wonderful weekend, darling!

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  9. GloriaDecember 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I just got a bottle of champagne from our office secret santa - how perfect!

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  10. Tiffany KadaniDecember 16, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Wow! That just looks so pretty and festive!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Anything with champagne is a hit with me!

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  12. AmberDecember 16, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    yum. I love champagne so I will have to try this one out. On a completely random note every time someone uses the word sparkling I think of that scene in The Last Kiss when Zach Braff is out on the porch and the neighbor hands is a glass of water and says "Its sparkling." Just thought you would want to know that.

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  13. Stephanie KahanDecember 16, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Yum, that looks so good! I love champagne punches.

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  14. Gorgeous GlamDecember 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Wow you are killing me with this one! I need a glass right now!!

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  15. kate December 16, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    So pretty!!
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  16. LexiDecember 16, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Yum! What a great combo!
    xx Lexi
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  17. UnknownDecember 17, 2011 at 6:03 AM

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  18. Sarah {A Paper Proposal}December 17, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    This punch looks AMAZING! So pretty and yummy...I'm a sucker for champagne every time. :)

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  19. AprilDecember 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    When I first saw that photo, I thought it was salmon. And I was like, uh. . . a salmon cocktail? What is she thinking?! But now I see that this is definitely not about salmon. Thank god.

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  20. Punctuation MarkDecember 18, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    i love pomegranates... hope you're having a great weekend my dear!!!

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  21. Haley{PairsandPours}December 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    champagne cocktails always get me excited. I will be trying this!!

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  22. JohannaDecember 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Yes! Yes and yes. A champagne punch sounds divine and oh-so-holiday!

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  23. NikkiDecember 18, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Was just about to google a cocktail for Christmas but thought I better check your blog first. How perfect!

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  24. AshleighDecember 19, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Oh my gaaaaah!! This truly made my mouth water. We've been enjoying a much simpler version - 1/2 oz Chambord, 5 oz champagne with pomegranate seeds for garnish - they float so pretty!

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  25. Rogue BrideDecember 19, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I want to make this Soooo bad. Maybe for New Year's Eve. Perfection!

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  26. katieDecember 20, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    champagne in a beautiful milk glass pitcher = perfect!

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  27. Naomi GoodmanDecember 21, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    When does the party start? Yummy! We will definitely bookmark this one! xo

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