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Pomegranate punch

Cookbook author Erin Gleeson
The Forest Feast Road Trip

Pomegranate punch

An ice ring flecked with pomegranate seeds makes this punch extra festive, but you can achieve similar results with an ice cube tray. You can also float some edible flowers on top of the punch. Don’t have a punch bowl? “Don’t worry! Just use a mixing bowl,” cookbook author Erin Gleeson advises.

Pomegranate punch

Ingredients

Seeds from 1 pomegranate, plus more for garnish
2 (750-ml) bottles prosecco, chilled

1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling apple-pomegranate cider, chilled (or sparkling apple cider)

Instructions

To make the ice ring, put pomegranate seeds into a Bundt or similar ring pan and fill pan to top with water. Freeze overnight.

Mix prosecco and sparkling cider in a small punch bowl. Add the ice ring just as guests arrive. Serve with a ladle and add extra pomegranate seeds to garnish.

Serves 6 to 8

Photo: © 2022 Erin Gleeson