12.21.2008

Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis

I bought the new Giada's Kitchen cookbook for myself recently. They were having a book sale at work and the staff got 50% off the books! I used that opportunity to purchase some cookbooks that I wouldn't ordinarily buy at full price. Anyway - last night we tried the pomegranate and cranberry bellinis. Here is the link for the recipe. I did change it - for the better I think. First of all, we didn't have a pitcher big enough for all the juices and prosecco at the same time. So I used the pitcher to mix the simple syrup and juices. I filled each champagne flute halfway with the juice mixture and topped it off with the prosecco. I also only garnished with a slice of lime. They were pretty! And darn easy to drink. Next time I think I would cut the simple syrup down to a cup (or even less). If you like sweet cocktails, leave it as prescribed.