Ingredients
2
tablespoons sugar
1/2
teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1
slice fresh gingerroot
1
cup sugar
1
cup water
2
tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
Ice
2
oz gin
2
oz pomegranate juice
1
oz ginger simple syrup (above)
2
oz prosecco
1
tablespoon pomegranate seeds
Preparation
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.
