Lightly sweet, slightly spiced, and designed with the colder months in mind.
Pomegranate contributes a subtle sweetness and lemon adds a fresh tartness, both of which complement the complex flavors of Lillet Rouge., this cocktail is fizzy, pleasantly sweet, slightly spiced, and refreshingly tart. Designed with the fall and winter months in mind, it's made with pomegranate simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, sparkling wine, and Lillet Rouge.
Lillet is a brand of French aromatized aperitif wines made with Bordeaux grapes and fortified with citrus liqueurs. While lovely on their own, these aperitifs are marvelous when topped off with something bubbly, such as club soda, or stirred into a mixed drink. Lillet Rouge is ruby red, clear, and bright—a blend of oaky Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that’s dry and rich with tannins, with detectable notes of orange, berries, spices, and vanilla.
After rattling together the Lillet Rouge, lemon juice, and pomegranate simple syrup in an ice-filled cocktail shaker, pour it into a large flute or coupe , and top it off with fizzy Champagne or sparkling wine. There's no occasion this drink isn't perfect for, whether you’re having guests over for dinner, hosting a holiday party, or simply enjoying an after-work cocktail.