The ATK 25
Bridget wanted to develop a cocktail recipe for the 25th anniversary TV show that would represent ATK's unique methodology in developing and presenting recipes to viewers. And behold: the ATK 25. (The team highly recommends making your own grenadine: it is flavored with allspice and brings a complexity that represents the many talents chefs at ATK.) This recipe makes 2 cocktails.
Recipe Ingredients
- Grenadine:
- - 3/4 cup sugar
- - 5 oz sweetened 100 percent pomegranate juice
- - 8 allspice berries, lightly crushed
- - 1/2 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
- Cocktail:
- - 2 oz London Dry gin
- - 1 1/4 oz unsweetened 100 percent pomegranate juice
- - 1 oz lemon juice, plus lemon twist for garnishing
- - 1 oz grenadine
- - 4 oz extra-dry Champagne, chilled
- Notes:
- - We strongly prefer Champagne for this cocktail, but you can use another sparkling wine as long as it is labeled as "extra brut"
- - Use a channel knife to make the lemon twist
Recipe Instructions
For the Grenadine:
- Heat sugar, pomegranate juice, allspice berries, and pomegranate molasses (if using) in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking often, until sugar has dissolved, 2–4 minutes; do not boil.
- Let cool completely, about 30 minutes, then strain through fine-mesh strainer into airtight container.
- Grenadine can be refrigerated for up to 1 month. Shake gently before using.
For the Cocktail:
- Add gin, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and grenadine to cocktail shaker, then fill with ice.
- Shake mixture until fully combined and well chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Double-strain cocktail into chilled flute glasses.
- Add 2 oz Champagne to each glass and garnish with lemon twist. Serve.