Ingredient:
1/2 tsp finely chopped gingerroot
1 slice fresh gingerroot
2 tbsp sugar
Ginger Simple Syrup (makes 1 1/3 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh gingerroot
Cocktail
2 oz gin
2 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz ginger simple syrup (above)
2 oz prosecco
Ice
1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Method:
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.
