Sparkling Pomegranate Mocktail

Two glasses of pomegranate juice with lemon garnishes on a table, next to a bowl of pomegranate seeds and a half pomegranate. Glasses have a star pattern on them.

Sparkling Pomegranate Mocktail

Bright, refreshing and bursting with flavor! This Sparkling Pomegranate Mocktail combines the tangy sweetness of pomegranate juice with a splash of citrus and fizzy cider for a perfectly balanced, alcohol-free tipple.

Course Non-Alcoholic Drink

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 74kcal

Ingredients

1½ ounce pomegranate juice chilled
1 ounce lemon juice freshly-squeezed
3-4 ounces sparkling apple cider chilled
2-3 dashes non-alcoholic aromatic bitters
4-5 pomegranate arils for garnish (optional)
1 lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

Add pomegranate juice and lemon juice to a champagne flute.
Top with sparkling apple cider. Add a few dashes of bitters.
Garnish with a few pomegranate arils and a lemon twist.
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if possible, one or both of our pomegranate cocktails (there's a martini and a margarita)

Notes

Chill out: Make sure the pomegranate juice, sparkling apple cider and even the champagne flute are well-chilled before making the drink. This keeps your mocktail crisp and refreshing without needing to add ice, which can dilute the flavors.

How to prevent spilling over: Sparkling cider can be just as fizzy as champagne, which is famous for its overflowing bubbles! To prevent spillage, pour the cider gently and slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the bubbles. This also helps blend the flavors without stirring, which can flatten the drink.

Garnish ideas: Garnishes are an easy way to make the drink feel fancy! Pomegranate arils look like little rubies on top of this mocktail and a lemon twist adds a whiff of zesty citrus flavor as you sip. (Even better: Give the peel a little twist over the glass to release its oils before dropping it in.) You could use a lemon wedge instead, or an apple slice would also be fitting with the cider.

Glassware: I used champagne flutes, but you can serve this in wine glasses, rocks glasses or highball glasses too.

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