Beef Free Honey Pomegranate Sparkling Cooler
Tart, floral, and fizzing with color, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh pomegranate juice brings a deep ruby hue and bold, jewel-like flavor that no bottled substitute can match. A quick honey-mint syrup — just honey, water, and a couple of fresh sprigs steeped off the heat — adds gentle sweetness and an herbal lift without overpowering the fruit. The whole thing comes together in minutes and is completely plant-based by nature, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip beautifully effervescent right to the bottom. A handful of pomegranate arils and a fresh mint sprig on top turn it into something that looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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2 servings
For the honey syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
For the cooler
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate juice (from 1 large pomegranate, seeds pressed)
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp pomegranate arils, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Add the 2 mint sprigs, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes until fragrant. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the mint. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
- 2
To juice the pomegranate, cut it in half and press each half firmly on a citrus juicer, or press the arils through a fine-mesh strainer with the back of a spoon, until you have 1 cup of juice. Discard the solids.
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