The pomegranate mocktail is a bright, vibrant holiday drink. This mocktail is for anyone looking for a sparkling, refreshing holiday-friendly, and non-alcoholic drink. It’s bubbly, not too sweet with a hint of citrus.
About This Recipe
Citrus and pomegranate flavored non-alcoholic beverage that is very refreshing and can be great for the Christmas holidays. You do not need a lot of special ingredients to make it. Oranges, lime juice, sparkling water, pomegranate juice, and a few pomegranate seeds, if the oranges are not too sweet you may need sugar or simple syrup too. Fresh ginger, vanilla extract, and other things may be added to this mocktail to add depth of flavor.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Refreshing: Pomegranate juice has a sweet, tart flavor. In this recipe, pomegranate juice is mixed with orange juice and lime juice to make a perfect refreshing holiday mocktail.
- Festive colors: Pomegranate seeds with bright and vibrant red color always add a festive touch to drinks.
- Customizable: Pomegranate juice can be combined with a variety of citrus juices and other flavorings to create a unique flavor profile.
How to Make Pomegranate Mocktail?
Using a sharp knife, draw a circle slightly below the part of the pomegranate that looks like a crown and separate it. Score the outside of the pomegranate into 4 or 6 sections. And then break open the pomegranate into sections. Remove the seeds from the skin and white membranes. Pour the arils into a blender. Add sugar and pulse for 10 seconds until the juice around the seed is released.
Pour the content of the blender into a fine mesh strainer. Separate the seeds from the pomegranate juice. Put a few ice cubes in each glass and add 1/4 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of sparkling water, 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice, and a splash of lime juice for a more citrusy touch. Garnish with orange slices, lime wedges, and pomegranate seeds.
Variations
- Minty mocktail: Muddle some fresh mint leaves with other ingredients to release their aroma and then add them to the drink.
- Other flavorings: I prefer plain club soda or sparkling water but you could use flavored sparkling water, ginger ale, or lemonade.
FAQs
What Is a Pomegranate Mocktail Made Of?
A pomegranate mocktail is made of pomegranate juice, orange juice, sparkling water, simple syrup or sugar, and lemon juice.
What Can I Use Instead of Sparkling Water?
Depending on your preference replace sparkling water with club soda, plain water, lemon-lime soda, or ginger ale.
Did you like the pomegranate mocktail recipe? Try sunrise mocktail and watermelon mocktail with sprite as well! Leave your comment below and If you make this recipe, be sure to tag your photos #yummynotes 
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 Lime, juiced
- 4 tablespoons sugar or simple syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions
Step 1
Using a sharp knife, draw a circle slightly below the part of the pomegranate that looks like a crown and separate it. Score the outside of the pomegranate into 4 or 6 sections. And then break open the pomegranate into sections. Remove the seeds from the skin and white membranes. Pour the arils into a blender. Add sugar and pulse for 10 seconds until the juice around the seed is released.
Step 2
Pour the content of the blender into a fine mesh strainer. Separate the seeds from the pomegranate juice. Put a few ice cubes in each glass and add 1/4 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of sparkling water, 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice, and a splash of lime juice for a more citrusy touch. Garnish with orange slices, lime wedges, and pomegranate seeds.
