High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Pomegranate Mocktail
Bright, tart, and beautifully fizzy, this pomegranate mocktail is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a craft cocktail bar but comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of clean ingredients. The secret to keeping it free from high fructose corn syrup is the homemade simple syrup — just granulated sugar and water stirred together on the stovetop, so you know exactly what's going in your glass. Store-bought flavored syrups and bottled mocktail mixes are notorious for sneaking in unwanted sweeteners, and making your own takes less than five minutes. Using 100% pomegranate juice and fresh lime juice means every sip is genuinely fruit-forward, not artificially flavored. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down and melds the flavors beautifully before you top it off with sparkling water for that satisfying effervescence. The optional pomegranate arils and lime wheels make it look stunning for a dinner party, holiday table, or just a Tuesday night when you want something a little special.
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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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