The Red Carpet – A Pomegranate Cocktail and Mocktail for The Oscars

pomegranate juice

Grenadine (I make my own; recipe at http://www.creative-culinary.com/bacardi-cocktail-another-classic)

Orange Simple Syrup (Mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1/4 cup strained orange juice; heat just until sugar dissolves and then cool before using for recipe)

Crushed Ice

Arils from 1 Pomegranate

Chilled Prosecco or any sparkling wine you prefer

Orange twists for garnish