Coconut Free Pomegranate Ginger Spritz
Tart, fizzy, 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 with a handful of real ingredients — pomegranate juice, lemon, honey, and sparkling water — so there's no mystery about what's actually in your glass. Many store-bought sparkling beverages and flavored sodas sneak in coconut-derived additives or natural flavors that can be hard to trace, making a homemade spritz like this a genuinely refreshing alternative. The ginger gets strained out after its flavor is pressed into the mix, which means every sip is smooth and bright without any fibrous bits. A lemon slice and fresh mint on top make it look far fancier than the effort involved. It works equally well as a mocktail for a dinner party or a midweek treat when you just want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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