Spiced Pomegranate Fizz
This bright, crisp pomegranate drink has a delicious sweet-tart flavor and just enough bubbles to keep things fun.
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A Drink With Superpowers
This fizzy sipper contains antioxidant-rich pomegranate, which, according to studies, has an antioxidant capacity three times higher than that of green tea. It also has vasculoprotective effects such as diminishing oxidative stress, positively influencing function of some cells and platelets, reducing blood glucose levels, improving vasodilation and decreasing blood pressure.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tbsp raw honey (TRY: Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Raw Honey)
- 1 stick cinnamon (TRY: Simply Organic Cinnamon Sticks)
- 1 star anise (TRY: Frontier Natural Products Whole Star Anise)
- 1 pod cardamom, crushed
- ½ cup ice
- 2 oz gin, optional
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp torn fresh mint
Preparation
1. To a small saucepan, add pomegranate juice, honey, cinnamon stick, star anise and cardamom pod; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer on low for 10 to 12 minutes, until syrupy. Strain and set aside to cool.
2. Place syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin (if using). Shake for 15 seconds and divide among 2 glasses, straining the ice. Top with sparkling water.
3. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and mint.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size ½ of recipe
- Calories 94
- Carbohydrate Content 24 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 8 mg
- Sugar Content 21 g