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.

4.01 from 88 votes
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

  1. Combine pomegranate juice, half the rosemary, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, sugar, and orange zest in a pan.
  2. 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.
  3. Strain the infused pomegranate juice into a punch bowl with ice cubes.
  4. Add non-alcoholic gin, red wine vinegar, pomegranate seeds, and remaining rosemary sprigs to the bowl.
  5. Just before serving, top with soda water in the glasses.