Gelatin Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Pomegranate Lime Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in under fifteen minutes with a handful of pantry staples. The real magic is a quick honey-and-spice syrup — turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of black pepper — that gets strained smooth and stirred into tart pomegranate and fresh lime juice before a generous pour of sparkling water brings it all to life. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of animal-derived gelling agents, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Sparkling drinks and mocktails can sometimes sneak in unexpected additives, but this one is built entirely from fruit juice, spices, honey, and water — nothing hidden, nothing processed. The result is bright, lightly warming, and just sweet enough, with a gorgeous deep-ruby color that makes it feel genuinely special. Garnish with pomegranate arils and a lime wheel and it's practically begging to be served at a dinner party or a lazy weekend brunch.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
For the spice syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch black pepper
For the spritzer
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice
For serving
- 2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
- 2 tsp pomegranate arils (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, honey, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the honey dissolves and the mixture just begins to simmer, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
- 2
Pour the spice syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing lightly on any solids, then let it cool for 10 minutes until it reaches room temperature.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!