Festive Pomegranate Spritz
This non-alcoholic Christmas punch is a delightful blend of pomegranate and rosemary, creating a botanical-infused beverage perfect for the holiday season. With a base of pomegranate juice infused with aromatic herbs and spices, this refreshing and alcohol-free punch is the ideal choice for entertaining family and friends during festive gatherings.
Festive Pomegranate Spritz
A festive and refreshing non-alcoholic punch with pomegranate, rosemary, and botanical flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 small sprig rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons soft light brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- Ice cubes
- 1.50 oz non-alcoholic gin
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate (or 1/3 cup seeds)
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup soda water
Instructions
- Combine pomegranate juice, half the rosemary, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, sugar, and orange zest in a pan.
- Heat the mixture over low heat until steaming, then remove from the heat and let it infuse for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours if chilled.
- Strain the infused pomegranate juice into a punch bowl with ice cubes.
- Add non-alcoholic gin, red wine vinegar, pomegranate seeds, and remaining rosemary sprigs to the bowl.
- Just before serving, top with soda water in the glasses.