Festive Pomegranate & Rosemary Mocktail
Treat your loved ones to a delightful non-alcoholic Christmas punch that is bursting with botanical flavors. This festive mocktail is a perfect booze-free option for the holiday season. The delicate blend of pomegranate juice, rosemary, and a hint of citrus creates a refreshing and flavorful drink that's sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.
Festive Pomegranate & Rosemary Mocktail
A delightful non-alcoholic Christmas punch bursting with botanical flavors and perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 small sprig rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup soft light brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- Ice cubes
- 1/2 cup non-alcoholic gin
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup soda water
Instructions
- In a pan, combine the pomegranate juice, half the rosemary, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, brown sugar, and orange zest. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat.
- Once steaming, remove from the heat, cover, and let it infuse for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours if chilled.
- When ready to serve, strain the pomegranate juice into a punch bowl with ice cubes.
- Add the non-alcoholic gin, red wine vinegar, pomegranate seeds, and remaining rosemary sprigs.
- Top up with soda water in the glasses just before serving.