Name: The Mezcal Sunset (Mezcal, Orange Juice, Pomegranate Juice, and Prosecco) Cocktail | Epicurious
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes (including cooling time)
Yield: Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pomegranate juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 ounce mezcal; 1 ounce dry sparkling white wine; 2 ounces orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed and strained

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The tequila sunrise cocktail gets an upgrade by swapping smoky mezcal for tequila and a sweet, tart DIY pomegranate syrup for store-bought grenadine.

Recipe information

Total Time
40 minutes (including cooling time)
Yield
Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

For the Pomegranate Syrup:

1/2 cup pomegranate juice

1/2 cup sugar

For the cocktail:

1 ounce mezcal

1 ounce dry sparkling white wine

2 ounces orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed and strained

Preparation

Make the Pomegranate Syrup:
Step 1
Cook pomegranate juice and sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a heatproof container, and chill until cool, about 30 minutes.
Make the cocktail:
Step 2
Pour mezcal, sparkling wine, and orange juice into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with 1 Tbsp. Pomegranate Syrup.
Do Ahead
Step 3
Pomegranate Syrup can be made 7 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.