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Sparkling Pomegranate

This sparkling pomegranate drink is delightfully light, refreshing and beautiful. It works great for brunch, relaxing on the patio or as an evening cocktail or mocktail.
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Dairy-Free Option, Easy--this isn't even cooking, Entertaining, Gluten-Free Option, No Salt or Low Salt, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option
Servings: 1

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Ingredients

Pomegranate Juice

  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

Sparkle (choose one)

  • 6 ounces sparkling water
  • 6 ounces sparkling wine

Sweetener (choose one) (optional)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoons simple syrup (see notes following recipe)

Garnish (choose one or more) (optional)

  • 5 pomegranate seeds
  • 1 sprig mint leaves
  • 1 slice lime

Instructions

  • If using sweetener, mix pomegranate juice with sweetener.
  • Pour juice into glass.
  • Top with sparkling water or sparkling wine.
  • Add garnishes.
  • Sparkling Pomegranate with pomegranate seeds and mint.
  • Sparkling Pomegranate with pomegranate seeds and lime.
  • Sparkling Pomegranate on the rocks with mint.
  • Try using blueberry juice instead of pomegranate.

Notes

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts of sugar and water in a pan.  Heat and stir just until the sugar is dissolved.  Cool.