1 1/2cupssugar1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice2 tbsp fresh gingercut into pieces1 bottle dry sparkling wine, chilled (prosseco, champagne, cava)1/2 cup pomegranate seeds1/2 cup sugar + 1 lemon wedge, for rim (optional)candied ginger, for serving (optional)
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Add sugar, pomegranate juice, and ginger into a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to boil, over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until mixture gets syrupy and slightly thickens. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely. The syrup can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight glass jar in the fridge.To assemble drinks, place the 1/2 cup of sugar into a plate. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and dip the glass into the sugar.Add 2 tablespoons of the pomegranate syrup to the glass. Top with chilled sparkling wine and a tablespoon of pomegranate seeds.Garnish with candied ginger.
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