This pomegranate mocktail combines pomegranate juice, orange and lime with sparkling water for a tart citrus drink without spirits.
What is Pomegranate Mocktail with Citrus?
A pomegranate citrus mocktail is a sparkling juice drink made without spirits. This version mixes pomegranate juice with orange juice and lime, then adds plain sparkling water over ice. Pomegranate supplies tart fruit flavor, orange adds sweetness, and lime sharpens the finish. The recipe makes one glass, with simple syrup added only if needed.
What It Tastes Like
Pomegranate and lime make this tart and bright, while orange softens the sharpness. Sparkling water lightens the juice and gives the drink a fizzy finish.
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Ingredients and Why They Matter
- Use 100% pomegranate juice for a clear starting point. Blends may include sweeter juices and need less optional syrup.
- Orange juice supplies sweetness and lime supplies sharper acidity. Measure the lime rather than squeezing an unknown amount straight into the glass.
- Plain sparkling water keeps the fruit flavors clear. Add it last and stir gently to avoid losing the fizz.
Pomegranate Mocktail with Citrus recipe
Prep: 7 minCook: 0 minCool/chill: about 0 minTotal: about 7 min
Yield: 1 drink
For 1 drink
- 1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons simple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup chilled plain sparkling water
- Ice
- Pomegranate arils, mint, and citrus slices, optional garnish
How to Make It
- Mix the juices. Stir pomegranate, orange, and lime juice together. Taste and add optional simple syrup as needed.
- Add ice. Fill a 16-ounce glass halfway with ice and pour in the juice mixture.
- Finish. Top with sparkling water and stir gently once or twice. Add optional garnishes and serve immediately.
Equipment
Measuring jug, spoon and a 16-ounce glass.
Pro Tips
For four servings, multiply the juices and syrup by four. Divide among glasses and add 1/2 cup sparkling water to each at serving time.
Read the full ingredient list before measuring. Batch ingredients and the amount used to assemble a drink are listed separately where needed; do not add an entire syrup batch to a single glass. All measurements use US cups and spoons.
Pomegranate Mocktail troubleshooting
If it tastes too tart, add syrup 1 teaspoon at a time. If too sweet, add a splash of sparkling water rather than more juice.
Variations
Use a sweeter pomegranate juice blend if you prefer, then taste before adding syrup. Add a little more plain sparkling water for a milder glass. Keep the lime measured so it does not overwhelm the orange.
Storage
If preparing ahead, refrigerate the still juice mixture in a covered container. Keep sparkling water separate and add it with fresh ice immediately before serving. Store opened juices according to their labels; an assembled glass loses fizz and becomes diluted as its ice melts.
Common Questions
What are the ingredients for a pomegranate mocktail?
This pomegranate mocktail uses 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/2 cup sparkling water. Simple syrup and garnishes are optional. These quantities make one drink.
What non-alcoholic drinks can I make with pomegranate juice?
Combine pomegranate juice with orange and lime for the citrus version here, or use it as a fruit base with plain sparkling water. Adjust sweetness before adding the bubbles. Use juice and plain sparkling water rather than spirits or alcoholic bitters.
Can I prepare it ahead?
Keep the components separate until serving. Chill the coffee or juices ahead, but add fresh ice, froth cream, or pour sparkling water at the last moment for the best texture.
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