These Sloe Gin Pomegranate Cocktails are a Festive Spin on the Classic Bellini

Make this sparkling Christmas sip as an aperitif for the main event

Christmas cocktail in a flute with pomegranates
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Welcome guests with this simple sloe gin cocktail; to be honest, any concoction with sparkling wine feels special. This recipe adds sloe gin and fresh pomegranates to Prosecco for a very seasonal tipple that's the perfect start to your Christmas day menu.

Sloe Gin Pomegranate Sparklers

Christmas cocktails in flutes with pomegranate seeds

(Image credit: Future / Simon Brown)

Ingredients (makes 16 or 2 rounds for 8)

  • 1 cup (250ml) sloe gin, chilled
  • 1 cup (250ml) pomegranate juice, chilled
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate arils/seeds
  • 1 x 25oz (750 ml) bottle Prosecco or Champagne, chilled

Method

  • Put a dash of sloe gin, a dash of pomegranate juice, and a few pomegranate arils into each of eight Champagne glasses (like these Nattie Champagne glasses from Crate & Barrel)
  • Slowly top up with Prosecco or Champagne.
  • Repeat for a second round.

For more of a winter warmer for Christmas Eve or later in the day, try this whiskey and spice hot toddy – it's a cozy and festive sip for a chilly afternoon.

Alice Hart
Food Writer

Alice Hart is a food writer and recipe developer, working across a wide variety of media, from magazines to books. Alice’s recipe books are based on wholesome produce and seasonal eating, and while she takes a balanced approach, using wholefoods and vegetables wherever possible, she also finds joy in an excellent cake. Alice is also invested in sports nutrition and is a Level 3 personal trainer, a seasoned endurance sports competitor and a trained chef.