Carrageenan Free Classic Pomegranate Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and beautifully ruby-red, this pomegranate mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — no alcohol required. The base is 100% pomegranate juice shaken with fresh lime juice and a quick homemade simple syrup, so you know exactly what's going into every sip. That matters more than it might seem, because many store-bought flavored drinks and bottled mocktail mixers sneak in carrageenan as a stabilizer or thickener — something you simply don't have to think about here. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, from the granulated sugar syrup you make yourself to the sparkling water you pour in at the end. Shaking the juice and citrus over ice before topping with chilled sparkling water gives it a satisfying, restaurant-quality fizz without any additives doing the heavy lifting. A handful of pomegranate arils and a lime wheel on the rim make it look stunning, but honestly it's just as good straight from the glass. Make a double batch of the simple syrup and keep it in the fridge — you'll want to come back to this one all week.
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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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