Sparkling Grapefruit Sunrise

 Sparkling Grapefruit Sunrise

Sparkling Grapefruit Sunrise combines the citrus tartness of grapefruit, and the sweet-astringency of pomegranates into a delicious cocktail.

Ingredients:

Grenadine Syrup

• 2 pomegranates, seeded (1 cup juice)
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• ½ cup granulated cane sugar

Cocktail

• 2 grapefruits, juiced (~2 cups juice), chilled
• 4 oz grenadine syrup (see section above,) or to taste
• Sparkling water or sparkling wine, chilled

Instructions:

1. Run pomegranate arils through a juicer. Alternatively, place in a blender and pulse to remove juice. Strain through cheesecloth or a mesh strainer.
2. In a medium saucepan, stir together pomegranate juice, lemon juice, zest, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until syrup is reduced by about half. Allow to cool and strain through a mesh strainer. Store refrigerated in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
3.  Place 1 oz grenadine in each glass. Pour in grapefruit juice, and top with sparkling water or wine. May also be served over ice.

Makes 4 servings

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