Citrus Pomegranate Champagne Smash

The Citrus Pomegranate Champagne Smash is a delightful cocktail perfect for festive celebrations. This make-ahead cocktail combines the refreshing flavors of pomegranate, orange, and mint, topped with bubbly champagne. It's a fun, easy, and visually stunning drink that will elevate any New Year's gathering.

Citrus Pomegranate Champagne Smash

A refreshing and visually stunning cocktail with pomegranate, orange, and mint flavors, topped with champagne.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
  • Juice from 1/2 a blood orange or regular orange
  • 1 ounce Cointreau (orange liqueur)
  • 2 ounces ginger beer (optional)
  • Champagne or Prosecco, chilled, for topping
  • Pomegranate arils and orange slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, combine the mint, pomegranate juice, orange juice, and Cointreau.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 1 minute to infuse the drink with the flavors.
  3. Strain the mixture into a champagne or wine glass filled with ice.
  4. Add the ginger beer and top with the chilled champagne.
  5. Serve with pomegranate arils, orange slices, and a sprig of mint. Enjoy!