High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Pomegranate Ginger Spritz
This sparkling drink is bright, bold, and refreshingly grown-up — the kind of thing you want to sip on a warm afternoon or serve at a dinner party without any fuss. The base is 100% pomegranate juice, which delivers that deep, jewel-toned color and tart richness that makes every glass look as good as it tastes. Fresh ginger adds a subtle kick that warms the back of your throat, while a squeeze of lemon keeps everything lively and balanced. Honey steps in as the sweetener here, which means you're skipping the corn syrup-laden syrups and bottled mixers that sneak into so many store-bought drinks and cocktail bases. Everything gets strained so you get all the ginger flavor without any fibrous bits, then topped with sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required — just stir, strain, pour, and garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint if you want to make it feel a little extra special.
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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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