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.