Lightly sparkling pomegranate drink scented with rose water and lemon, poured over ice and topped with fresh mint and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. β¨
Hook
Shake pomegranate, lemon and a whisper of rose into a fragrant base, then top with fizz for a Middle Eastern inspired mocktail that feels like dessert in a glass.
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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π₯€ 100% pomegranate juice, chilled: 200 ml (ΒΎ cup + 2 tbsp / 6.8 fl oz)
π Fresh lemon juice: 30 ml (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
π― Simple syrup or liquid honey: 20β30 ml (1Β½β2 tbsp / 0.7β1 fl oz), to taste
πΉ Rose water (food grade): 2β3 ml (Β½ tsp / 0.17β0.25 fl oz)
π§ Cold still water: 60 ml (ΒΌ cup / 2 fl oz)
π₯€ Sparkling water or club soda, very cold: 250 ml (1 cup / 8.5 fl oz)
π§ Ice cubes: 1β2 handfuls
π Fresh mint leaves: 6β8 leaves, plus small sprigs for garnish
π΄ Pomegranate arils: 30 g (3 tbsp / 1 oz)
π Lemon slices or twists, for serving: 2 pieces
Preparation
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Total Time
β±οΈ Prep: 10 min
π₯ Cook: 0 min
π Chill/Rest: 5 min (muddling and standing)
π Total: 15 min
Nutritional Value
π½ Calories: ~110 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~1 g
πΎ Carbs: ~27 g
π§ Fat: ~0 g
π§ Sodium: ~20 mg
π₯ 110 kcalπͺ 1 g proteinπ 27 g carbs
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Advice
Chill the pomegranate juice, sparkling water and even the glasses in the fridge before mixing; very cold ingredients keep the ice from melting too quickly and help the fizz last longer while you sip.
Why it works π‘
Bright pomegranate and lemon give juicy, tart backbone, a tiny amount of rose water adds perfume without dominating, and topping with sparkling water stretches the drink into something light and refreshing instead of heavy and sweet.
Twist πΆοΈ
Swap half the sparkling water for chilled ginger beer for a spicy kick, or add a small splash of non-alcoholic bitters for extra complexity and a deeper ruby color.
Status
Bubbly, floral and ruby red, this pomegranate rose fizz tastes like a Middle Eastern sunset in a glass. πΉβ¨ #grannyzen #Cocktails #pomegranate_rose_fizz #middleeastern
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