Citrus Pomegranate Splash Recipe
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Ingredients
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Citrus-Pomegranate Base
Sparkle & Finish
Method
Citrus-Pomegranate Base
Juice and measure
If not using pre-made juice, juice fresh pomegranates and oranges. Strain pomegranate juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp and membrane. Measure 1 cup pomegranate juice and 1/2 cup orange juice and place in a mixing pitcher.
Add lemon and sweeten
Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir vigorously for 15–20 seconds until sugar is dissolved and juices are well combined.
Dilute
Add 1/2 cup cold water to the juice mixture and stir to taste. This balances acidity and concentration; adjust with an extra tablespoon simple syrup if needed.
Chill
Place the completed base in the refrigerator for 10 minutes if time allows, or proceed immediately—keep chilled until serving.
Sparkle & Finish
Prepare glasses
Fill two serving glasses halfway with ice cubes (about 1 cup ice per glass total).
Combine and add sparkle
Divide the chilled citrus-pomegranate base evenly between the two glasses (about 3/4 cup per glass). Top each glass with 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water poured gently to preserve effervescence. Stir once gently with a bar spoon to combine.
Garnish
Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon pomegranate arils over each glass, add two thin orange slices to the rim or float in the drink, and tuck 3 fresh mint leaves into each glass if using.
Serve
Serve immediately while sparkling. Provide a straw or spoon for scooping arils.