Prep time: 40 minutes (including cooling time)

Serving: 1

Pomegranate Syrup Ingredients:

• ½ cup pomegranate juice
• ½ cup sugar

Cocktail Ingredients:

• 30ml Amigos Aotearoa Mezcal
• 30ml dry sparkling white wine
• 60ml orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed and strained

Method:

1. To make the pomegranate syrup – cook pomegranate juice and sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, and liquid is slightly reduced - about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a heatproof container, and chill until cool – about 30 minutes.
2. Pour mezcal, sparkling wine, and orange juice into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with 1 Tbsp. of pomegranate syrup.

Note: pomegranate juice can be made up to 7 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.

Recipe from Epicurious.