Holiday Pomegranate Ginger Mocktail

5 from 4 votes

Holiday Pomegranate Ginger Mocktail

This Holiday Pomegranate Ginger Mocktail is a simple delicious mocktail that comes rich in bold pomegranate + ginger flavors and entirely jam-packed with hints of warm, cozy spices. Made with an easy homemade ginger syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and topped with your favorite bubbly. Vegan option.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Keyword: christmas, cocktail, drinks, easy, ginger, holidays, homemade, kid-friendly, lemon, mocktail, pomegranate

Servings: servings

Calories: 9kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

HOMEMADE GINGER SYRUP:

1 ounce ginger root, peeled + roughly chopped
1 cup water
¼ cup organic raw honey (See Notes!)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

MOCKTAIL:

1 cup 100% pomegranate juice, organic
¼ cup homemade ginger syrup
½ lemon, freshly-squeezed
ginger beer, for topping
Crushed ice

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

Pomegranate arils
Cinnamon sticks
Fresh Rosemary or thyme sprigs
Star anise

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Instructions

TO MAKE THE HOMEMADE GINGER SYRUP:

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add together all ingredients, stirring to combine and bring to a boil, about 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

TO MAKE THE MOCKTAILS:

In a mason jar or cocktail shaker, add a bit of crushed ice along with the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and cooled ginger syrup, and shake for 1-2 minutes until combined.
Assemble the mocktail(s): For each mocktail, fill a good cocktail glass (11 oz. or so) halfway with crushed ice and pour half the amount of the mocktail mixture and top with your fave frizz (lemon soda or ginger beer) until glass(es) is ¾ filled. Garnish with pomegranate arils, rosemary or thyme sprigs, cinnamon sticks, or star anise, if desired.
Sip and Enjoy!

Notes

SERVING SIZE: To make additional mocktails, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
ALCOHOL: If you'd like to keep this recipe dairy-free, but want to spruce things up with alcohol, feel free to add 1 ounce of rum, vodka, etc.
EQUIPMENT: Here, I’ve curated a list of drinkware and mocktail essentials that I use to achieve my favorite drinking experiences, especially with this Holiday Pomegranate Ginger Mocktail. Everything from my fave glassware, cocktail shakers, ice cube trays, and more. SEE THEM HERE!
SWEETENER OPTION: To learn more about the other sweetener options, especially for a vegan option, see post!

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