Cheers to Our Sparkling Orange Pom Fizz!

Pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, and the crowd-pleasing Prosecco come together in this seasonal libation, and to add a little sparkle we rimmed the glasses with sparkling sanding sugar, easily found in the baking aisle of your favorite store.

Ingredients (makes 2)

– 4 ounces pomegranate juice

– 2 ounces orange liqueur, we used Patrón

– 8 ounces Prosecco (for a non-alcoholic beverage use a sparkling water)

– 15 pomegranate seeds

– orange slices

– sanding sugar

Getting those delicious pom seeds out of the fruit may look daunting, but follow these easy steps for flawless seeds every time:

1. Slice pomegranate open and cut in sections.

2. Place in a bowl and cover with cold water

3. With hands in the water, gently release the seeds from the flesh of the fruit.

4. Strain waste and enjoy an antioxidant-filled treat.

Now that you've prepped your pomegranate seeds, it's time to mix up this drink!

Run an orange slice along the rim of your glasses and dip tops into the sparkling sugar. Start with 2 ounces of pomegranate juice in each glass. You can use store-bought juice or make your own by pureeing seeds form one pomegranate and straining so you get about 1/2 a cup of juice.

Add equal amounts of orange liqueur. Stir, then pour prosecco over the mixture. Top with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately with an orange slice for garnish.