Low Sodium Classic Pomegranate Mocktail

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

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Tart pomegranate juice, bright fresh lime, and a homemade simple syrup come together in a sparkling drink that feels genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol. The simple syrup is made from scratch with just sugar and water, so you have complete control over what goes into the glass — no store-bought mixes, no mystery additives, and absolutely no added salt sneaking in through a pre-made ingredient. Shaking the juice and lime over ice before topping with sparkling water gives the drink a beautifully chilled, well-blended base while keeping that fizz lively and fresh. You can dial the sweetness up or down by adjusting the syrup at the end, which makes this easy to tailor to your own taste. A handful of pomegranate arils and a lime wheel on the rim turn it into something that looks genuinely impressive for a dinner party or a quiet night in. Any leftover simple syrup keeps in the fridge for two weeks, so you're always just a shake away from another round.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the simple syrup

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water

For the mocktail

1 cup 100% pomegranate juice, chilled
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tbsp simple syrup, or more to taste
1 cup sparkling water, chilled
ice cubes, as needed

For serving

2 tbsp pomegranate arils (optional)
2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool for at least 10 minutes before using. (Extra syrup keeps refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks.)
2
Fill a cocktail shaker or large jar with a lid halfway with ice. Add the pomegranate juice, lime juice, and 2 tbsp of the cooled simple syrup. Seal and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.

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