Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis

This is a perfect addition to any summer picnic.

Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis
A variation on this recipe by Giada De Laurentiis

Bellini:
1 cup ice
1 1/2 cups simple syrup, recipe follows
1 1/4 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice, chilled
1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice, chilled
1 large bottle sparkling water, chilled
2 limes, thinly sliced

Simple syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar

In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool.

Place the ice in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Add the simple syrup, pomegranate juice, and cranberry juice. Stir well. Slowly pour in the sparkling water. Garnish with lime slices and serve.