Pomegranate Gazoz: A Low-Proof Winter Cocktail

• 1 1/2 ozdry vermouth
• 3/4 ozspiced grenadine
• 1/2 ozfresh lemon juice
•  sparkling wine and club soda, to top

Preparation

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   Combine the lemon juice, spiced grenadine, dry vermouth, and 1 ice cube in a shaker. Shake vigorously until you hear the ice cube crack and shatter. Pour the contents of the shaker into an ice-filled glass. Top with equal parts of club soda and Blanc de Blancs Crémant or other dry minerally sparkling wine. Garnish. Spiced GrenadinePlace a pot over medium high heat and toast 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 cloves, and 3 allspice berries until they become aromatic. Make sure to constantly move the spices around in the pot so they don’t burn. Once toasted, add 1 1/2 cups of pomegranate juice. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 30 minutes. Turn the heat off and add 1 1/4 cup of turbinado sugar, stirring to dissolve. Pass through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the spices. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. NA Pomegranate GazozMix together 2 parts fresh lemon juice with 3 parts spiced grenadine.