Holiday sparkle in a glass

This luncheon beverage came together with a few ingredients usually kept on hand.

Pomegranate/Apple Spritzers:

1 bottle chilled San Pellegrino sparking water (or your favorite brand)
1/4 to 1/2 cup pomegranate syrup (available at Middle Eastern markets)
1 cup chilled apple cider (or apple juice)
fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish

Add apple cider and 1/4 cup pomegranate syrup to sparking water and stir well. Check for color (I like a deep red tone) and add more syrup if necessary (I can’t remember the exact amount I ended up adding for the spritzer shown above; I was going for color as well as taste. If you like it a bit sweeter, increase the amount of apple cider). Add the pomegranate seeds to individual glasses. Serve well chilled.

This drink is lovely, healthy and, above all, tasty!

Salut!