Carrageenan Free Pomegranate Ginger Spritz
Bright, tangy, and just a little spicy from fresh ginger, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat. It comes together in minutes using whole, recognizable ingredients — no store-bought mixers, no flavored sodas, and no additives hiding in the fine print. That matters more than you might think, since many commercial sparkling beverages and juice blends rely on thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to avoid. Here, everything is straightforward: real pomegranate juice, a squeeze of lemon, honey for a touch of sweetness, and plain sparkling water to bring the fizz. The ginger gets strained out after steeping into the juice, so you get all that warm, zingy flavor without any fibrous bits in your glass. A lemon slice and fresh mint on top make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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