MSG Free Pomegranate Ginger Spritz
Bright, fizzy, and built entirely from real ingredients you can actually pronounce, this sparkling drink is a refreshing alternative to store-bought sodas and mixers that often sneak in additives and flavor enhancers. Fresh pomegranate juice brings a deep, jewel-toned tartness, while grated ginger adds a lively kick that warms the back of your throat in the best possible way. A touch of honey rounds everything out without any processed sweeteners in sight. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just stir, strain, and top with sparkling water for that satisfying effervescent lift. Garnished with a curl of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks genuinely stunning in a glass, making it just as fitting for a dinner party as it is for a quiet afternoon at home. Because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in your cup.
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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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