Dairy Free Classic Pomegranate Mocktail

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

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Tart, fizzy, and a deep jewel-red that practically glows in the glass, this pomegranate mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. It comes together with just a handful of real ingredients — pomegranate juice, fresh lime, a quick homemade simple syrup, and sparkling water — so there's nothing hidden to worry about, and it's naturally free of dairy without any substitutions required. The simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stovetop, and the extra batch keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, which means you're always one shake away from a gorgeous drink. Shaking the juice and lime over ice before adding the sparkling water is the move here — it chills everything down fast and gives you that perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor before the bubbles even hit. Pouring the sparkling water gently down the side of the glass keeps the fizz alive all the way to the last sip. Finish with a handful of pomegranate arils and a lime wheel if you want that full showstopper presentation, though it honestly looks stunning either way.

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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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