Frugal Foodie Mama: Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan

A classic cocktail gets a romantic and bubbly makeover in this Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan...




A classic cocktail gets a romantic and bubbly makeover in this Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan.











It is no secret that my husband and I are pretty much homebodies when it comes to popular holidays like New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day. We would much rather stay at home, cook a special dinner-in, and enjoy a bottle of wine or mix up a cocktail or two









Honestly, I would love to go out for a romantic dinner for two at a swanky restaurant, but when you factor in wait times & the bill that is guaranteed to be double the norm the romanticism kind of flies out the window for me. 









But cozying up at home with a home cooked or take-out dinner for two and a couple of beautiful cocktails is speaking my love language. ;)









Every Valentine's Day I try to concoct a new cocktail for my husband and I to celebrate with. This year I am taking a cue from a cocktail classic, the cosmopolitan. (Just curious- am I the only one who can't drink a cosmo without thinking of reruns of Sex and the City?)









So what makes my Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan special? The addition of pomegranate vodka & bubbly champagne! :) 









The color of this cocktail just screams romance and Valentine's Day. And how could you ever go wrong by adding some bubbly to the mix? (Hint- you absolutely cannot. ;) )













A classic cocktail gets a romantic and bubbly makeover in this Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan.





















A classic cocktail gets a romantic and bubbly makeover in this Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan.










If you can't get your hands on some pomegranate vodka (Smirnoff makes a tasty one), then feel free to use plain vodka in this instead. A raspberry-flavored vodka would even be delicious in this. 










A classic cocktail gets a romantic and bubbly makeover in this Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan.




















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Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan

Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan

A classic cocktail gets a romantic and bubbly makeover in this Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan.

prep time: 5 min cook time: 0 total time: 5 min

ingredients:

  • Ice cubes
  • 1.5 oz. pomegranate flavored vodka
  • 1.5 oz. pomegranate-cranberry juice
  • Juice from 1/2 of a fresh lime
  • 1 oz. champagne or sparkling wine
  • Cranberries (fresh or frozen) & pomegranate seeds for garnishing (optional)

instructions:

How to make Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitan

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add in the vodka, pomegranate cranberry juice, and lime juice. Cover and shake well until combined and well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Top it off with the champagne. Garnish with cranberries & pomegranate seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
  2. Cheers & enjoy!
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How do you and your sweetheart plan on spending Valentine's Day this year?








And even if you don't have a Valentine's date this year, invite the girls over for an evening in. These Pomegranate Champagne Cosmopolitans would be the perfect addition to a girls' night! :)









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