Active Time

　　5 minutes

　　Total Time

　　40 minutes (including cooling time)

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

　　

Ingredients

Makes 1 cocktail

　　

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

　　

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.