About this recipe
This Easy Pomegranate Spritz Mocktail is fresh, bubbly, and pretty enough for brunch, parties, holidays, or warm afternoons. Pomegranate juice gives the drink a bold ruby color, citrus keeps it bright, and sparkling water makes it light and refreshing without any alcohol.
Ingredients
Pomegranate spritz mocktail
- 1 cup pomegranate juice (chilled)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (chilled)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp simple syrup or honey syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water or club soda (chilled)
- 2 cups ice
Garnish
- 2 slices orange (or blood orange)
- 2 wedges lime
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 tbsp pomegranate arils (optional)
Equipment
Measuring Cups
Citrus Juicer
Stirring Spoon
Pitcher
Instructions
- 1
Mix the juices
In a small pitcher or measuring cup, stir together the pomegranate juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup if using.
- 2
Fill the glasses
Fill two glasses with ice. Add orange slices, lime wedges, mint, and pomegranate arils if using.
- 3
Pour the base
Divide the pomegranate juice mixture between the glasses, pouring it over the ice and garnishes.
- 4
Add bubbles
Top each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda. Pour slowly so the drink stays bubbly and fresh.
- 5
Stir and serve
Stir gently, garnish with extra mint or citrus if you like, and serve right away while the drink is cold and fizzy.
Tips
- Use chilled ingredients: Cold juice and sparkling water keep the mocktail refreshing without melting the ice too quickly.
- Add bubbles last: Pour the sparkling water right before serving so the drink stays fizzy.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the juice mixture before adding bubbles and add a little syrup only if you want it sweeter.
Substitutions
- Use cranberry juice: Cranberry juice works well if you want a tart red spritz with a similar look.
- Make it citrusy: Use grapefruit juice instead of orange juice for a sharper, more grown-up flavor.
- Use ginger beer: Replace sparkling water with ginger beer for a sweeter and spicier mocktail.
Storage
Best fresh
This mocktail is best served right away after adding the sparkling water. Make ahead: Mix the pomegranate, orange, lime, and syrup base up to 2 days ahead and keep it chilled. Party pitcher: For a pitcher, multiply the juice base and add sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- Calories
- 105
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbohydrates
- 26g
- Fat
- 0g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 22g
- Sodium
- 20mg
FAQ
Can I make Pomegranate Spritz Mocktails ahead of time?
You can make the juice base ahead, but add the sparkling water right before serving so the drinks stay bubbly.
Can I make this mocktail less sweet?
Yes. Skip the simple syrup and use unsweetened pomegranate juice for a more tart drink.
What glass should I use for a spritz mocktail?
A wine glass, stemless wine glass, or tall tumbler all work well for this drink.
Recipe Card
Easy Pomegranate Spritz Mocktail
A bubbly alcohol-free pomegranate spritz with citrus, mint, ice, and a bright ruby color.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Category
- Drink Recipes
- Cuisine
- American
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Budget-friendly
Ingredients
Pomegranate spritz mocktail
- 1 cup pomegranate juice (chilled)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (chilled)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp simple syrup or honey syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water or club soda (chilled)
- 2 cups ice
Garnish
- 2 slices orange (or blood orange)
- 2 wedges lime
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 tbsp pomegranate arils (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the juices: In a small pitcher or measuring cup, stir together the pomegranate juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup if using.
- Fill the glasses: Fill two glasses with ice. Add orange slices, lime wedges, mint, and pomegranate arils if using.
- Pour the base: Divide the pomegranate juice mixture between the glasses, pouring it over the ice and garnishes.
- Add bubbles: Top each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda. Pour slowly so the drink stays bubbly and fresh.
- Stir and serve: Stir gently, garnish with extra mint or citrus if you like, and serve right away while the drink is cold and fizzy.
