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Pomegranate Aperitif

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Pomegranate AperitifPeden + Munk

Saba is wine-grape juice that's been reduced until syrupy and concentrated. If you can't find it, use a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons saba
2 cups Lillet Blanc
4 dashes celery bitters
Club soda

Preparation

  1. Whisk pomegranate juice and saba in a large pitcher, then stir in Lillet and bitters. Pour into rocks glasses filled with ice; top off with club soda.

TagsAperitifCocktailAlcoholBeveragesPitcher DrinkLilletPomegranateFruitBrunchBon Appétit
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