Impress your friends and family or simply treat yourself with this recipe for a delicious pomegranate mojito mocktail! Pomegranate seeds enclosed in ice cubes give the drink a stunning appearance. A simple, homemade syrup infuses more pomegranate flavor into this delicious, refreshing, summer sipper. The steps for this tasty mocktail are simple enough for even an amateur to handle.
Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail Ingredients
- pomegranate seeds
- sugar
- fresh mint leaves
- limes
- club soda or sparkling water
Pomegranates are well known for their high vitamin C and antioxidant content. Although they are often enjoyed in abundance during their winter harvest season, we can be reaping their many benefits all year long. In this recipe, we are using the seeds in both the ice cubes and the syrup.
Tips & Info
This beautiful mocktail is perfect for gatherings, BBQ’s and pool parties. It provides an interesting and delicious drink option without the additional cost of alcohol. It is the perfect all-inclusive drink that any guest can enjoy. In addition, its festive reddish-pink color makes the beverage really stand out. You can also sugar the rim of the glass for a sophisticated final touch.
You can look for pomegranate seeds in several areas of the grocery store. They are often found in containers near the produce section with other prepared fruits or depending on the season, as fresh whole fruits in the main produce area. If you are selecting a whole fruit, be sure to check for bruising as ripe pomegranates are very delicate.
You can also find the seeds (called arils) that have already been removed and frozen, which will work fine for this recipe. It’s a great option when you can’t find fresh.
Storage
If you happen to have some pomegranate syrup left over after preparing your mocktails, save it! That tasty concentrated pomegranate flavor can be added to a variety of other recipes, including iced tea, lemonade, salad dressings, ice cream, meat glazes and marinades. Just be sure to keep it refrigerated. Get creative and put it to good use or make some more mojito mocktails!
Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
For the Pomegranate Ice Cubes:
- 4 cups water - approximately
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds - (one large pomegranate should have enough seeds)
For the Pomegranate Syrup:
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Mojito Mocktail:
- 1 cup pomegranate syrup - or to taste (from above)
- 40 fresh mint leaves - 8-10 for each glass
- ½ cup lime juice
- Pomegranate ice cubes - from above
- 4 cans club soda or sparkling water - approximately
- Lime wedges - to garnish
Instructions
For the Pomegranate Ice Cubes:
- Sprinkle some pomegranate seeds into each cavity of 2 ice cube trays.
- Fill the ice cube trays, almost to the top, with the water.
- Freeze until the ice cubes are frozen solid, about 4 hours or overnight.
For the Pomegranate Syrup:
- Add the pomegranate seeds to a small saucepan. Crush them with a potato masher or fork to release some of the juices.
- Add the sugar and water.
- Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Let the syrup cool.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer. Discard the seeds. If making the syrup ahead of time, keep the syrup covered and refrigerated. A squeeze bottle works well.
To Assemble the Mojito:
- In each of 4 tall glasses, add 4 tablespoons pomegranate syrup, 8-10 mint leaves and 2 tablespoons lime juice.
- Fill the glasses with the pomegranate ice cubes, almost to the top.
- Top each glass with club soda. Use a long spoon to gently mix it all together.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve!
Equipment
Notes
- The syrup and ice cubes can be prepared days ahead of time.
- If you can find frozen pomegranate seeds, this will help cut down on the prep time! They can be used directly in the ice cubes or you can thaw them in the refrigerator ahead of time.
- Make sure to protect your clothing when working with pomegranate seeds because the juice can easily spray and stain.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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