Celebrate the holiday season and ring in the New Year with a bright and festive Pomegranate French 75 cocktail with less added sugar.
In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice and SPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener, Table Top Jar.
Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and stir continuously until the sweetener dissolves completely. Continue cooking the mixture at a low boil until the mixture has reduced and is syrupy (it should form a thick coat on the back of a spoon).
Remove syrup from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a measuring cup or resealable glass container. Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, pomegranate simple syrup, and lemon juice to shaker. Shake vigorously, about 15 to 20 seconds. Strain into a champagne flute and add champagne, prosecco, or sparkling wine.
Nutrition Facts per cocktail: 160 calories, 3 g sugar
*If you prefer to use regular sugar, make the simple syrup as follows:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice
Combine ingredients and bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Strain. Let cool, then use in cocktail.
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