1 cup 1/4 cup dried cranberry (juice sweetened if possible) unsweetened chilled
1 bunch mint leaves fresh for garnish
1 cup ice cubes
2 limes thinly sliced
1.3 cups pomegranate juice unsweetened chilled
25.3 fluid ounces seltzer water chilled
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Equipment
bowl
frying pan
sauce pan
Directions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Special equipment: A 6 to 8 cup capacity punch bowl
Place the ice in a punch bowl.
Add the simple syrup, pomegranate juice, and cranberry juice. Stir well. Slowly pour in the sparkling water.
Garnish with lime slices, mint sprigs and pomegranate seeds, if using, and serve.
Serving Suggestion: As an alternative to serving from a punch bowl, make the bellini mixture in a 6 to 8 cup capacity pitcher. Divide the pomegranate seeds between 12 champagne flutes.
Add 1 slice of lime and 1 sprig of mint to each glass.
Pour the bellini mixture into the prepared glasses and serve.
In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
