Spice 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 bar cart required. It's built on just a handful of clean, straightforward ingredients: 100% pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, a quick homemade simple syrup, and sparkling water. For anyone avoiding spices, this is a genuinely refreshing option since there's nothing hidden in the mix — no warming spices, no infused syrups, no mystery flavorings. The simple syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop and keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, so you can whip up a round whenever the mood strikes. Shaking everything over ice before topping with chilled sparkling water gives it a gorgeous, frothy finish that looks like it came from a proper cocktail bar. A handful of pomegranate arils and a lime wheel on the rim take it from casual to genuinely stunning with almost zero extra effort.
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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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