Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar 

1/2 cup water 

2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka 

2 ounces (1/4 cup) fresh or bottled pomegranate juice 

3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) sparkling wine 

Garnish: pomegranate seeds 

Preparation

Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Let cool.

Combine vodka, pomegranate juice, and 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sugar syrup. Divide among 2 tall ice-filled glasses. Top each with sparkling wine, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.