Pomegranate Ginger Spritz

A bright, ruby-red nonalcoholic spritz made with tart pomegranate juice, fresh ginger, lime, sparkling water, and cooling mint. Shake the flavorful base with ice, then strain for a crisp, refreshing drink.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 0 min · Yield: 2 · Method: No-Cook

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups pomegranate juice
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 lime
• 1 cup sparkling water
• 8 leaves fresh mint
• 2 cups ice

Cooking instructions

1. Peel and finely grate the ginger. Cut the lime in half and squeeze enough juice to yield 2 tablespoons. (about 2 min)
2. Add the pomegranate juice, ginger, lime juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. (about 1 min)
3. Strain the mixture into two ice-filled glasses, dividing it evenly. Top each glass with 1/2 cup sparkling water. (about 1 min)
4. Gently slap the mint leaves between your palms to release their aroma, then garnish the spritzes. Serve immediately. (about 1 min)