Pomegranate Sparkler Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing pomegranate sparkler mocktail combines tart fruit flavors with bubbles for a perfect alcohol-free drink option. It's easy to make and looks beautiful in a glass.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or large mason jar with lid
- Jigger or measuring cups
- Cocktail strainer
- Highball glasses or champagne flutes
- Bar spoon or long-handled spoon
- Ice cube tray (for regular or large ice cubes)
- Cutting board and knife (for fruit garnishes)
- Optional: muddler for fresh fruit
Ingredients
- 2 oz ¼ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 oz 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ oz 1 tablespoon simple syrup or honey
- 4-5 oz sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
Garnish options:
- Fresh pomegranate seeds
- Lime wheel or twist
- Fresh mint leaves
- Rosemary sprig
For a stronger pomegranate flavor, use 100% pure pomegranate juice rather than juice blends. The simple syrup can be made by mixing equal parts sugar and hot water until dissolved, then cooling completely.
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Gently stir with a bar spoon to combine.
- Add garnishes of your choice - pomegranate seeds float beautifully, while mint or rosemary adds aroma.
For a party, you can prepare the juice mixture ahead of time and add the sparkling water just before serving.
Notes
This recipe makes one serving but can easily be multiplied for a crowd. For a party pitcher, mix the juice components ahead of time and add ice and sparkling water just before serving.
For a sweeter drink, increase the simple syrup to 1 oz. If you prefer a more tart flavor, reduce the syrup or add more lime juice.
Experiment with flavor variations by adding a dash of orange blossom water, a few fresh berries, or swapping sparkling water for ginger ale.