Celebrate in style with this festive Pomegranate French 75 cocktail—a sparkling holiday twist on the classic champagne cocktail. This elegant pomegranate gin cocktail combines botanical gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade vanilla simple syrup, and ruby-red pomegranate grenadine, topped with crisp champagne for a sophisticated drink that's perfect for New Year's Eve, Christmas parties, or any special celebration. Featuring Calicutts Vanilla Bean Sugar and premium Sonoma Syrup Co. Pomegranate Grenadine, this French 75 recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious, with jewel-toned pomegranate arils adding the perfect festive garnish. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner party or a large holiday gathering, this champagne cocktail recipe easily multiplies to serve a crowd, delivering a refined, bubbly drink that elevates any toast or celebration with its perfect balance of sweet, tart, and botanical flavors.

Pomegranate French 75

Servings

1

Prep Time

5 minutes

Ingredients

    Ingredients (per cocktail)

    • 1 oz Gin
    • 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 oz Vanilla Bean Sugar simple syrup
    • 1 oz Sonoma Syrup Co.'s Pomegranate Grenadine Simple Syrup
    • 3 oz Champagne or prosecco, chilled
    • Pomegranate arils for garnish
    • Lemon twist for garnish
    • Fresh mint sprig (optional)

    Vanilla Bean Sugar Simple Syrup

    • ½ C Calicutts Vanilla Bean Sugar
    • ½ C Water

    Directions

      Simple Syrup

      1. Combine sugar, water, and vanilla bean (pod and seeds) in saucepan.

      2. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.

      3. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes.

      4. Strain and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

      Cocktail

      1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.

      2. Add gin, lemon juice, vanilla simple syrup, and pomegranate grenadine.

      3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.

      4. Strain into champagne flute.

      5. Top with champagne, pouring slowly.

      6. Garnish with pomegranate arils and lemon twist.

      7. Add mint sprig if desired. Serve immediately.