Make a refreshing and light pomegranate spritzer this holiday season. Pomegranate, lime, and rosemary come together in this simple and festive mocktail.
Recipe summary
Flavor: Light, tart, and refreshing mocktail that's perfect for the holidays.
Key ingredients: Club soda, pomegranate juice, lime, rosemary.
Yield: 1 drink
Similar to: Lemon Mint Cooler
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Pomegranate juice - The base of the recipe. Adds tart, fruity flavor to the cocktail.
- Lime juice - I highly recommend using fresh squeezed lime juice for a fresh, bright flavor. Lime juice adds tart, citrus flavor to the cocktail.
- Simple syrup - You'll need a bit of simple syrup to sweeten your mocktail and balance with the tartness of the pomegranate and lime juices. Simple syrup could be substituted with maple syrup or agave syrup if desired. I don't recommend omitting the simple syrup because the drink would turn out very tart.
- Club soda - Adds a light, bubbly flavor to the drink. Club soda can be substituted with mineral water or sparkling water. For a sweeter drink, club soda could be substituted with lemon lime soda like Sprite.
- Garnish - Lime and rosemary add a festive touch to the cocktail. I don't recommend omitting the rosemary sprig because it adds a significant amount of fragrance to the drink.
How to make pomegranate spritzer
- Add pomegranate juice to a highball glass over ice.
- Add lime juice and simple syrup.
- Add club soda.
- Gently stir until combined and garnish with a lime slice and rosemary sprig.
Tips and tricks
Use a highball glass - Use any highball glass around 8 to 12 ounces in size for your pomegranate spritzer.
Don't omit the simple syrup - The two fruit juices are tart on their own and need the balance of the simple syrup. As written, this drink turns out lightly sweetened and a bit tart. Without the simple syrup, your drink will turn out very tart.
Stir gently - After adding your club soda, stir gently until just combined.
Make ahead prep - Slice a lime into rounds, dry your rosemary sprigs, and juice a lime or two (depending on how many mocktails you're making).
Frequently asked questions
One lime contains about 1 ounce of juice, so you'll need a minimum of one lime per mocktail. If you'd like to add a lime garnish, you'll need an extra lime for slicing.
Simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of water and granulated sugar that's mixed over heat until the sugar is fully melted. To make simple syrup for this recipe, add granulated sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is melted. Simple syrup can also be prepared in the microwave using short bursts of heat. Allow simple syrup to cool before adding to your mocktail.
Simple syrup can be substituted with honey, maple syrup, or agave.
Add as much simple syrup as needed to make your drink less tart. Club soda could also be substituted with a lemon lime soda, like Sprite, for a sweeter beverage.
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Pomegranate Spritzer
Ingredients
- ice
- 1.5 ounces pomegranate juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- 6 ounces club soda
- 1 lime slice
- 1 rosemary sprig
Instructions
- In a highball glass filled with ice, add pomegranate juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda. Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a lime slice and rosemary sprig before serving.
Equipment Recommendations
Notes
- Simple syrup substitute: Honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup make great simple syrup substitutes.
- How many limes do I need?: You'll need about 1 lime per mocktail (one lime produces about 1 ounce of juice), plus additional lime to use as a garnish if desired.
I had so much fun creating this recipe! I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do. If you have a question, check out the post above, which is packed with information about the recipe. Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts — leave a comment and a star rating to share your feedback!