POMEGRANATE GIN FIZZ

Nothing makes me happier than a holiday cocktail, especially one that is insanely easy to make. We all know I love a pomegranate moment, so I figured, why not make a cocktail of out it? So go on, get your holiday party started with my Pomegranate Gin Fizz.

POMEGRANATE SIMPLE SYRUP

• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 
• 2 large orange zest peels
• 2 cardamom cloves
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pan, add the pomegranate seeds, orange zest, cardamom, sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and let simmer until sugar is dissolved. Using a wooden spoon, press down on the pomegranate seeds to release all that juice and flavor. 
2. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat and let cool. 
3. Strain and store in a squeeze bottle.

POMEGRANATE GIN FIZZ – 1 COCKTAIL

• 1oz Pomegranate simple syrup
• 1oz Pomegranate Juice
• 2oz gin
• 2 large ice cubes
• Prosecco-enough to fill up your glass (can also use champagne)
• Orange zest

DIRECTIONS

1. In glass, combine 1 ounce simple syrup, 1 ounce pomegranate juice, 2 ounces of gin and 2 large ice cubes. Stir together and top up with prosecco, squeeze orange zest and run along the rim of the glass and then toss it in.
2. Sip, sip, and sip some more!