Pomegranate Punch with Prosecco

Why This is the Best Recipe

When I set the table for a special holiday feast, I always place my sparkly crystal at each place setting.

I think this is the best pomegranate punch recipe because:

1. Festive and Fresh: I love the bright red pomegranate juice and pomegranate seeds, they feel elegant and special for any holiday from Thanksgiving through Christmas and New Year's.
2. Easy to Mix: No special bartending tricks required, simply stir the punch together.
3. Sugar Free: For those that need to avoid added sugars, this cocktail recipe is made with Splenda!
4. Delicious for the Whole Family: Whether you have family and friends who prefer a non-alcoholic mocktail or you want to enjoy a toast with the whole family, including the kids, this drink can be adjusted easily for everyone at the table.

Ingredients

This easy holiday cocktail only needs a few fresh ingredients to make it:

• Pomegranate Juice: You might find this in the refrigerated section of the produce department at the grocery store.
• Sparkling Wine or Prosecco: If you want to make this a mocktail, you can use sparkling white grape juice instead.
• Oranges
• Fresh Pineapple
• Pomegranate Seeds: You can either buy a pomegranate and seed it yourself or look for a cup of pomegranate seeds near the pomegranate juice.
• Sugar or Splenda: You can use regular sugar or keep it artificial sugar-free and use Splenda instead.

Set up the Beverage Station or Punch Bowl

You can mix the entire batch of punch directly in a punch bowl and simply serve it with a ladle.

Alternatively, you could set up a mix-your-own beverage station with all the ingredients offered up separately in pretty dishes and pitchers.

I have a friend who is terribly allergic to oranges, so we always go with the later. You never know how someone may prefer to mix their drink.

A beverage station is a great option if you have guests who prefer to mix a mocktail, too.

Sugar-Free vs. Sugar

Pomegranate juice gives the punch it's lovely red color but can be quite sour all on it's own.

I mixed in a little SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend to keep it light and sweet.

I love how the SPLENDA® dissolves so easily into the juice and doesn't leave a gritty texture.

But if you really don't want to use the Splenda, you can absolutely substitute regular sugar in a 1:1 ratio. Just be sure to stir it long enough for the sugar to dissolve completely.

Mocktail Instructions

You can assemble the drink as directed but just simply substitute a bottle of sparkling white grape juice for the prosecco.

Serving Suggestions

This is a perfect beverage to keep in your party rotation as we head into the festive holiday season.

The pretty red pomegranate seeds are such a sweet surprise and the whole beverage is so much lighter than the usual rich Thanksgiving or Christmas fare.

It would make a fun cocktail for New Year's Eve or even a festive holiday brunch.

And if you've got more prosecco than you can use for this recipe, save it to make these delicious champagne cupcakes.

More Festive Beverage Recipes

If you're planning a holiday party, don't forget a festive beverage station!

Here are a few of my favorite recipes: