An oh so delicious festive holiday drink to celebrate!

•1-1/2  cups  pomegranate seeds (from 1 large pomegranate)

•1/2  to 3/4 cup  brandy

•1  750-ml bottle  sparkling wine, such as Prosecco, Asti Spumante, or brut champagne, chilled

1. In a bowl place pomegranate seeds and enough brandy to cover. Cover; let stand at room temperature 4 to 24 hours.

2. For each Sparkler, pour 5 ounces sparkling wine into a champagne glass. Add a few brandied seeds. Makes 5 servings.

Note: Prosecco is a variety of white grape grown in the Veneto region of Italy, and also gives its name to the sparkling wine made from the grape.

•Calories186, Sodium (mg)1, Carbohydrate (g)9, Total Sugar (g)5, Protein (g)1, Vitamin C (DV%)3, Iron (DV%)1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet