Pomegranate Sparkler Caipirinha

This Pomegranate Sparkler Caipirinha is a bold and tangy cocktail with a festive twist. It's a refreshing blend of cachaça, pomegranate, and sparkling wine, creating a vibrant and husky drink that's perfect for any occasion.

Pomegranate Sparkler Caipirinha

A vibrant and tangy cocktail with cachaça, pomegranate, and sparkling wine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
  • 10 fresh pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 lime, quartered
  • 1/2 ounce pomegranate juice
  • 2 ounces cachaça
  • 3 ounces sparkling wine

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine superfine sugar and pomegranate seeds. Crush the seeds with a muddler to break them open.
  2. Add the lime wedges and muddle 6 times to release their juice.
  3. Pour in the pomegranate juice and cachaça, then fill the glass 2/3 full with ice.
  4. Shake the mixture well until it's chilled, about 20 seconds.
  5. Add the sparkling wine to the glass, then pour the contents, without straining, into a double rocks glass.
  6. Add more fresh ice cubes if desired, and serve immediately.