Vampire Kiss Punch

Ingredients

• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 2 oz black cherry vodka
• 1 oz grenadine
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 tbsp granulated red or black sanding sugar, for rim
• 1 lemon wedge, for rimming
• 2-3 maraschino cherries, for garnish
• 2 tbsp fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Steps

1. 1

   1. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a punch glass, then press it into the sanding sugar to coat evenly. Set aside.

2. 2

   2. Combine pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

3. 3

   3. Gently pour grenadine down the inside edge of the prepared glass over fresh ice, letting it sink to create a dark bottom layer.

4. 4

   4. Slowly strain the shaken mixture over the back of a spoon into the glass to preserve the layered effect.

5. 5

   5. Float the black cherry vodka on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon.

6. 6

   6. Garnish with a maraschino cherry on the rim and scatter fresh pomegranate seeds across the surface before serving.