In the spirit of encouraging you to get to really know me, we should probably start with a cocktail… This particular cocktail has a long and sordid history in my own kitchen. And if you message me privately, I’ll tell you the story of its real name. I tend to pour with a heavy hand so you will notice a range of ratios available in the ingredients list. The drink will taste wonderfully within this range no matter how you pour it, but if you want to end the evening with a dance party, take the upper range, if you’ve got an early morning, opt for the lower end.

750 mL champagne or other sparkling wine
8 oz pomegranate juice if it is pure/concentrated (12-16 oz if you use a blend or cocktail)
4-6 oz vodka (and don’t you dare buy expensive vodka!)
4-6 oz triple sec (more if you like it sweeter)
some lime juice (2 limes)

serve in a highball or a wine or champagne glass with an icecube

thrifty alteration:
1 liter club soda
1 liter sprite (use a diet soda – you won’t notice the difference and few calories)
8 oz pomegranate juice if it is pure/concentrated (12-16 oz if you use a blend or cocktail)
375 mL vodka
4 oz  triple sec
some lime juice (2 limes)

$pendy alteration:
freeze pom seeds and sparkling wine in ice cube trays