Hazelnut Free Classic Pomegranate Mocktail
Tart pomegranate juice, bright fresh lime, a touch of homemade simple syrup, and a generous pour of sparkling water come together in a drink that feels genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol. The simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stovetop, and any extra keeps in the fridge for two weeks — so you're basically building a mocktail kit for the whole season. Shaking everything over ice before topping with sparkling water gives it that satisfying, restaurant-style chill and dilution that makes the flavors pop. Pouring the sparkling water gently down the side of the glass is a small move that makes a real difference, keeping every sip lively and fizzy. For anyone navigating nut allergies at a party or holiday gathering, this is the kind of drink that requires zero label-scanning — just clean, whole ingredients you can trust. Scatter in a few pomegranate arils and a lime wheel and it looks almost too pretty to drink. Almost.
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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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