Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

Name: Sparkling Pomegranate Punch
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 small Bartlett pears, divided; 1/2 c. pomegranate arils, plus more for serving; 3/4 c. brandy; 1/4 c. pure maple syrup; 3 1/2 c. pomegranate juice, chilled; 1 c. tangerine juice; 2 tangerines; 1 bottle sparkling white wine, chilled

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By Joy ChoPublished: Nov 20, 2023

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Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Total Time:

15 mins

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Start the party with this festive, easy-drinking punch featuring a delicious blend of pomegranate and tangerine juices topped off with a bottle of bubbly. An ice ring studded with pear slices and pom seeds keeps the punch cold without overdiluting it.

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Ingredients

3
small Bartlett pears, divided
1/2 cup
pomegranate arils, plus more for serving
3/4 cup
brandy
1/4 cup
pure maple syrup
3 1/2 cups
pomegranate juice, chilled
1 cup
tangerine juice
2
tangerines
1
bottle sparkling white wine, chilled

Directions

1. Step 1Halve and core 2 pears, then thinly slice and scatter in Bundt pan along with pomegranate arils. Fill two-thirds of the way with water and freeze until solid.
2. Step 2In punch bowl, stir together brandy and maple syrup to dissolve. Add pomegranate and tangerine juices and stir to combine.
3. Step 3Thinly slice tangerines into rounds. Core and thinly slice remaining pear lengthwise. Add to punch bowl.
4. Step 4Add frozen ice ring to punch bowl, then top with sparkling wine. Ladle into ice-filled glasses, spooning in fruit as desired.