All six ingredients are standard stock at every Charlotte grocer, with no special trips required; cherries and pomegranate juice peak in summer and early fall, making this seasonal timing somewhat limiting in winter months. The stated five-minute time is honest if you're pouring premade ingredients, but realistic prep including washing, cutting fruit, and letting flavors meld runs closer to ten to fifteen minutes. Cost per serving lands around two dollars fifty cents when using mid-range moscato and fresh seasonal fruit, which is reasonable for a special-occasion drink but adds up quickly if serving a crowd. The drink itself is low-fuss and reheats poorly since ice melts, but it's designed as a same-night cocktail for entertaining, not a make-ahead or refrigerator keeper.