Barley Free Pomegranate Ginger Spritz
Tart, fizzy, and just a little bit spicy, this spritz is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any bartending skills. Real pomegranate juice brings a deep, jewel-toned color and bold flavor, while fresh ginger adds a lively kick that warms the back of your throat in the best way. A touch of honey rounds everything out so it's bright but never sharp. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just stir, strain, and top with sparkling water for that satisfying effervescence. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every ingredient here is naturally free of any grain-based additives or hidden fillers. Optional lemon slices and fresh mint make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar. It's equally at home at a weekend brunch or as a refreshing wind-down at the end of the day.
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2 servings
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice, chilled
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- ice cubes, as needed
For serving
- 2 thin lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- 2 small sprigs fresh mint, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a pitcher or cocktail shaker, combine the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, grated ginger, and honey. Stir or shake until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the pitcher or directly into two ice-filled glasses, pressing on the ginger to extract the juice.
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