Pink Champagne Punch

Pink Champagne Punch
Pink Champagne Punch
This pretty-in-pink punch is a festive and delicious way to kick-off your holiday celebration. If you prefer a punch that's less sweet, use fresh squeezed pomegranate juice instead of bottled (see Cooks' Notes).
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
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  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation Bring water, sugar, and lemon zest to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar, then boil 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add pomegranate and lemon juice, then chill until very cold, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, pour pomegranate syrup into a 2-quart glass pitcher and add champagne. Cooks' Notes:•Syrup can be made 2 days ahead and kept chilled. •To squeeze juice from fresh pomegranates, halve them horizontally and squeeze them, like oranges, with a reamer.

Preparation Bring water, sugar, and lemon zest to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar, then boil 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add pomegranate and lemon juice, then chill until very cold, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, pour pomegranate syrup into a 2-quart glass pitcher and add champagne. Cooks' Notes:•Syrup can be made 2 days ahead and kept chilled. •To squeeze juice from fresh pomegranates, halve them horizontally and squeeze them, like oranges, with a reamer.