Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis

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We've been making these at Christmas for three years now and everyone loves them. They've become our house holiday libation. I mix them individually, using 1/4-1/3 fruit mixture and the rest sparkling water, champagne or Prosecco. I squeeze a little wedge of lime into each drink and then drop in the peel. Those who find them too sweet, just use less juice/simple syrup mixture. Sometimes I make these in champagne flutes without ice, sometimes in tall glasses over ice. The fruit/simple syrup mixture keeps well in the fridge in a pitcher so you can mix them at will. If you have a Sodastream to make your own sparkling water, these are also really economical.

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I made this last year for Christmas and it was a big hit! I added Citrus Vodka to it. I have made this several times since then and added other vodkas such as cranberry and pomegranate vodka. Enhances the overall flavor.

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I reviewed this already. I love the original. It is very easy to make a diet version, though. Instead of making simple syrup I substitute Stevia in the Raw (same amount as sugar but it doesn't have to be boiled. It dissolves instantly. It saves time and calories. My kids love this version, too.

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This is a great drink for serving at parties or just on a hot day. I recommend this drink to everyone.

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When I saw the episode on which Giada made this, I was very confused. She advised her viewers to add the sparkling water to cut down on the juice/calories. However, this recipe calls for simple syrup, which we all know is pure sugar (a.k.a. calories. It seems to me like it defeats the purpose.

Usually, I love Giada's recipes, but this one (which, I must add, is not really a recipe because it is so simple is not a hit in my book.

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I used a no-sugar-added cranberry pomegranate juice and a bottle of inexpensive champagne - served it for a girls' brunch and it was a huge hit! I can't wait to throw another party so I can make it again. Loved it and so did everyone there!

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II took the advice of the individuals who said it was too sweet and make half the amount of simple syrup.. Also, instead of adding lime juice at the end, I add the zest of one lime to the simple syrup. Happy cooking!

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I made this for Thanksgiving 09 and it was very well received. However, when making it, I tried it without the Prosecco and found it was too sweet so I added more cranberry and pomegranate juice to give it more tartness, and it was perfect. I put sprite in people's glasses for those who didn't want to drink any alcohol and it was very good too!

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I used a pomegranate and cranberry juice. Unfortunately, I could not find the drinks unsweetened, except in this combo. But, it was delicious! My husband and I are in love with these! Can't wait to have guests over to share these!

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my sister-in-law made these for thanksgiving cocktails and they were very well received. they are very sweet and she used asti-sparkling white wine- as a sub for the sparkling water. for those who think it is too sweet, maybe use less simple syrup, but i found them to be delicious, refreshing, and a definite crowd pleaser. will serve them at my next gathering.