Sparkling pomegranate Aperitif alcohol and sugar free
If you are hosting a party at this time of year you can greet your guests with a delicious seasonal pomegranate Aperitif.
Usually I like my Aperitives to have a little alcohol in them, at least for special occasions but I must say this one is so good and so refreshing that an addition of alcohol would simply take away the fantastic flavour of freshly squeezed pomegranate. Mint also adds a vibrant touch to this drink.
- Prep Time : 15 minutes
Ingredients
- pomegranates - 2 large
- sparkling water
- mint leaves - a few
- orange slices - 2
- ice cubes
Instructions
With a knife make an incision on the pomegranates skin and then open the fruits in half.
With the help of a spoon or a fork remove the seeds and put them in a bowl. Make sure you remove the white skin because its taste is rather bitter.
Set aside some for the final decoration.
Use a juicer to extract the juice or if you don't have one you can use a potato ricer. If using this method squeeze only a few seeds at a time otherwise you won't be able to squeeze all the lovely juice out.
Using a mesh strainer, strain the juice and pour it onto two glasses. Add sparkling water, a few ice cubes, mint leaves, orange slices and a few pomegranate seeds.
Enjoy!
More pomegranate recipes? Check out my Vanilla Panna wth pomegranate sauce and how to make pomegranate sauce for fish or meat.
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Looks so refreshing and tasty!
Delizioso questo aperitivo,complimenti, è salutare e gustoso, adoro il melograno e poi è un bella idea da preparare a Natale! Un abbraccio!
Grazie cara!
Dear Alida,
It is 1pm here on Long Island and I have been so busy. I am also so thirsty and when I saw your post I wanted to reach through the screen and take a gulp of this drink. How fantastic! I love pomegranates, which I think you know…This is so delicious looking and so easy. A perfect drink for the holidays coming up…but who need the holidays…I would have one right now…Thank you for sharing…Have a great Thursday!
Ciao! Dottie x 🙂
Oh yes I have seen some fantastic pomegranates recipes recently on your site. Easy to prepare and delicious!
Loved this refreshing drink.