Sparkling Cherry-Pomegranate & Ginger Mocktail
From time to time everyone needs a tasty and healthy mocktail on their life – Either you have a craving or want to share something fancy on a party, this Sparkling Cherry-Pomegranate & Ginger Mocktail is the perfect one you’ll want to try!
We’ve come to our senses: Just because it’s Winter we don’t deserve having a refreshing beverage?…
Absolutely, we DO!
This healing, sweet and citric mocktail comes with all the winter flavors. Cool, digestive relieve mint and fresh ginger – infused in a simply syrup cutting through the sweet of cherries, fresh lemon squeezes (if you feel fancy),😜 sparkling water and restoring, luscious of pomegranate juice.
This is also the perfect immune booster drink for any occasion or if you’re pregnant, wanting a fun drink for the kids, or just don’t feel like an alcoholic beverage.
Ingredients and properties
Mint: It has a relaxing effect on the muscles of the digestive tract, calming any symptoms like stomach pain, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits. It also helps with digestive problems such as upset stomach and indigestion.
Ginger: It reduces gas and improves digestion by speeding up the process and helping empty the stomach. It also deals with any nausea and it is an excellent natural anti-inflammatory. (If you deal with blood pressure, avoid this ingredient).
Cherries: They’re packed with a significant nutritional punch. Foe example in a cup you can find a good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium. Not only that, but they also have a good amount of antioxidants that might help to decrease the risk and severity of inflammatory diseases. (organic, if possible)
Lemon: Know as an excellent source of vitamin C and as a powerful booster for the immune system. This citric is also good to promote digestive enzymes that helps to restore the acidity of the stomach and its regular function.
Pomegranate: Excellent antioxidant that promotes cells restoring for the high content of flavonoids that reduce inflammation and the effects of aging.
I find satisfaction by taking advantage on what the nature gives us. Being aware about their properties and benefits might be the opportunity to support our body, mind and above all our health.
Swap the sparkling in a cozy tea
You don’t want or can’t use bubbly water?
No worries! Skip that ingredient and leave the rest ones. Replace the sparkling water for 1/4 cup of water. You’ll get a very warm, cozy and healing tea you can drink at any time during those chilly days.
Steps to make Sparkling Cherry-Pomegranate & Ginger Mocktail
This luxurious, yummy and digestive relief beverage starts by simmering fresh or frozen cherries, water, coconut sugar, lemon juice, fresh ginger and mint until all the magic flavors combine.
And so… TARAAN!! We strain the mixture and get the ELIXIR!
Then, happy mock time! Once the syrup is done, simply combine it with pomegranate ice cubes (you can previously make them on those ice molds) a generous splash of pomegranate juice and another splash of Soda water or wild cherry-flavored bubbly water. Y’all, it’s a culinary TOUCHDOWN! 🙂
Serving suggestion
This mocktail is a refreshing drink any time of year! Make it a party by serving with appetizers like: Battered Air Fryer Mushrooms, Easy Peasy Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce or Roasted Pear Salad with Herb Goat Cheese and Walnuts
You’ll like every bit of it. It’s finger-lickin’ good! Enjoy it, friends!🌞
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Sparkling Cherry-Pomegranate & Ginger Mocktail
Ingredients
Cherry Syrup
- ½ cup cherries frozen or fresh, organic if possible
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
Mocktail
- pomegranate ice cubes You can previously freeze
- ½ cup cherry syrup
- ⅓ cup pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup sparkling water or soda water I used Wild cherry flavored (optional)
Instructions
- Cherry syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, cherries, mint, ginger, coconut sugar and lemon juice. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the cherries have lost most of their color and the mixture is dark and fragrant.
- Strain the cherries mixture into a measuring cup or jar. Then, stir to combine and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mocktail: When you’re ready to serve, add ice (I made pomegranate ice and topped with mint leaves) to your drinking glasses and top with 1/2 cup cherry syrup. Top each with ~1/3 cup pomegranate juice and 1/4 cup sparkling water, plus more cherry syrup for sweetness or sparkling water to taste. Stir to combine, and enjoy! Garnish with some cherries and mint leaves (optional)
- Any leftover syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen in an ice cube tray then transferred to a sealed container for up to 1 month.
Notes
- For a boozy twist, you could sub champagne or vodka in place of sparkling water.
- Feel free to use flavored water/seltzer (like La Croix or Spindrift). Or, you can swap in ginger ale or ginger beer instead!
- Personally I find that thawed frozen cherries work better for this mocktail as they are softer to muddle, and have released some of their juices.
- If you aren’t a fan of mint, you can always use thyme leaves or rosemary as an alternative.
- Use 100% pomegranate juice, if possible to get all the fruit benefits.
- Freeze pomegranate ice cubes for a fancy garnish.