Lupin Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Pomegranate Lime Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a weekday afternoon. The base is pure pomegranate juice and fresh lime, which already gives you a gorgeous tart-sweet balance, but the real magic is the warm spice syrup you make from scratch with turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of black pepper. That syrup blooms the spices gently on the stovetop, then gets strained smooth before it ever hits your glass, so every sip is silky and complex without any gritty texture. Topped with chilled sparkling water poured slowly down the side of the glass, the fizz stays lively right up until the last sip. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from lupin and lupin derivatives — no flours, no legume-based additives, nothing to second-guess on the label. It's a refreshing reminder that a truly stunning drink doesn't need anything complicated to pull it off.
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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.
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