Looking for a festive drink that dances with ruby-red brilliance and sparkles like celebration itself?
This pomegranate sparkler mocktail is all that and more. It’s a vibrant elixir that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.
Bursting with tangy-sweet pomegranate and sweet citrus, this non-alcoholic cocktail will get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Get ready to sip, shine, and savor pure liquid joy.
Why You’ll Love This Pomegranate Sparkler
Easy to Make: No complex bartending skills are required here! You can whip up this mocktail in minutes, no matter your experience behind the bar.
Refreshing & Vibrant: The perfect balance of tangy pomegranate, zesty lime, and sweet orange makes this drink a thirst-quenching delight.
Festive Appeal: Its gorgeous ruby hue and bubbly charm make it a showstopper for parties, brunches, or quiet celebrations.
Customizable Experience: You can easily adapt this recipe to suit your tastes. Try it with ginger ale for a slightly warm note, or throw on different garnishes. It’s up to you!
Ingredients
- 100% Pomegranate Juice: Such as POM. Its vibrant red color is essential for the drink’s look. Plus, it’s full of antioxidants and has a rich, tart flavor.
- Fresh Orange & Lime Juice: Forget the bottled stuff. Get some fruit and juice them yourself for the best flavor.
- Sparkling Water: For the bubbles and a “mixed drink” feel. If you like it sweeter, use lemon-lime soda or ginger ale instead.
- Garnishes: I love the look of pomegranate seeds, lime wheels, and fresh rosemary. They give the drink such a festive look.
How to Make a Pomegranate Sparkler
Like most mocktail recipes, this one is easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
It really boils down to just a few key steps:
1. HALF-FILL two tall glasses with ice.
2. ADD the pomegranate, orange, and lime juices to a shaker and stir until well combined.
3. POUR the drink over the ice and top up with the sparkling water.
4. GARNISH, serve, and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Pomegranate Sparkler
Recipes this simple don’t need a lot of tips, so I only have five:
- Stick to 100% pomegranate juice. Doing so will keep the drink light, crisp, and relatively healthy. Anything other than 100% juice may include extra sugar and other additives.
- Freshly squeezed is best. Grab an orange and a lime, and squeeze the juice yourself. There really is no substitute.
- Make it ahead. Mix the juices and chill until ready to use. Wait to add the bubbles until serving.
- Make it a party. You can easily increase the recipe and serve it in a pitcher. Remember: the bubbles will flatten as it sits, so don’t make it too far in advance.
- Experiment! Try this drink with citrus-flavored sparkling water or other varieties, muddle a few mint leaves into the shaker, or try grapefruit juice.
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Pomegranate Sparkler Mocktail
2
servings5
minutes55
kcalBright, bubbly, and packed with fresh, fruity flavors, this Pomegranate Sparkler mocktail is as festive as it is delicious.
Ingredients
ice
1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice
2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
juice of 1 lime
1 cup sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, or ginger ale
fresh pomegranate seeds, lime wheels, fresh rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Half-fill two 8-10 ounce highball glasses with ice.
- Pour the pomegranate juice, orange juice, and fresh lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Stir gently to combine and divide between the two glasses.
- Slowly top up each glass with sparkling water. Sprinkle fresh pomegranate seeds on top and finish with a wheel of lime and a sprig of rosemary.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Stick to freshly squeezed citrus juice and 100% pomegranate juice
- Muddle in some mint leaves, or use grapefruit for a different flavor profile.
