Royal Jacks - Recipe / Food Network

Ryan and I made these for New Years Eve 07' and they are fabulous. Will always be served on New Years Eve and at Chloe's party.

This is enough for two drinks

Ice
2 oz Apple Jack (we use Lairds Bonded)
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz lemon syrup (recipe follows)
1 to 3 TBS homemade grenadin (recipe follows)
Brut Champagne
Sliced or diced apples for granish

Lemon Syrup
2 lemons juiced and zest removed
1 c sugar (I use Splenda)
1 c water
Put lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins..
Cool before using. Can be stored in Fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Grenadine
2 c unsweetened Pomegranate juice
3/4 c sugar (I use Splenda)
Put juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and continue to cook until reduced in half.
Stir in the sugar to dissolve thoroughly and simmer to thicken slightly.
Cool before using. Can be stored in container in the Fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Back to the drink......

Fill shaker with ice and add Apple Jack, Lemon syrup, Lemon juice, and grenadine.
Cover and shake.
Strain equally into 2 Champagne flutes and top with the Champagne.
Garnish with apple.