Pomegranate-Ginger Cocktails

POMEGRANATE-GINGER COCKTAILS

Ginger Sugar:
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. finely chopped gingerroot
1 slice fresh gingerroot

Ginger Simple Syrup (makes 1 1/3 cups):
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh gingerroot

Cocktail:
Ice
2 oz. gin
2 oz. pomegranate juice
1 oz. ginger simple syrup (above)
2 oz. prosecco
1 Tbsp. pomegranate seeds

In small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon finely gingerroot. Place mixture on small flat plate. Rub fresh gingerroot slice around rims of 2 martini glasses to moisten. Dip moistened rims of glasses in ginger sugar mixture. In 1-quart saucepan, heat ginger simple syrup ingredients over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Let stand 15 minutes. Use within 2 days. Fill martini shaker with ice. Add gin, pomegranate juice, and 1 oz of the ginger simple syrup; place lid on shaker, and shake until cold and blended. Pour into prepared martini glasses; add prosecco. Garnish with pomegranate seeds. Makes 2 Cocktails.

Recipe from Betty Crocker