Mocktails

Creamy Pomegranate Mocktail

This Creamy Pomegranate Mocktail features bright pomegranate and fresh lime, rich maple syrup, and coconut milk. Whip up this drink in 5 minutes or less – it’s perfect to make if you’ve got friends coming over.

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Creamy Pomegranate Mocktail

Name: Creamy Pomegranate Mocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 oz pomegranate juice; 1/2 oz lime juice; 1/4 - 1/2 oz maple syrup; 1 1/2 oz coconut milk; 1/2 cup club soda; Club soda or sparkling water (optional); Lime wheel (for garnish); Pomegranate arils (for garnish); Rosemary sprig (for garnish)

The addition of creamy coconut milk tones down the sharp taste of the pomegranate and lime. It also gives it the prettiest pale pink color.

This recipe can easily scale in a chilled pitcher and is great for the holidays. Go ahead and adjust the sweetness to your liking. I love that the maple syrup doesn’t make it too sweet

Recipe Ingredients

Pomegranate juice: Go for 100% pure juice for the best flavor. I use the Pom brand.
Lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice really brings out the other flavors in this mocktail.
Maple syrup: Adjust this to create balance in your drink if you need to. Agave or honey syrup could be a good substitute for maple syrup
Coconut milk: Go for coconut milk that comes in a carton or bottle instead of canned coconut milk. Try Vita Coco!
Club soda: Turns this drink bubbly. I used Q Mixers in my recipe. You can also try sparkling water for a gentler fizz.
Lime wheel (garnish): Look so cute in this drink.
Pomegranate arils (garnish): These are optional, but I love the look!
Rosemary sprig (garnish): Gives the drink a piney taste that settles the sweet tartness of the pomegranate.

Tools & Equipment List

How to Make It

Into a cocktail shaker, add the pomegranate juice, lime, maple syrup, coconut milk, and ice. Shake to chill the ingredients.
Strain the ingredients into a cocktail glass with ice. Top the glass with club soda and stir gently. Garnish and serve!

Sipping Tips & FAQs

How can I keep my mocktail bubbly for longer?
My tip here is to serve the drink over large ice cubes or ice spheres. Because larger blocks of ice melt more slowly, it prevents the drink and fizz from diluting too quickly.

What is the best way to balance the flavors?
Taste check and adjust the sweetness: If it’s too sharp, add more maple syrup; if it’s too sweet, add more lime juice. Do this before pouring it into the glasses.

Chill ingredients
Make sure your pomegranate juice and lime juice are chilled ahead of time. This helps the mocktail stay chilled and fresh without needing to add too much ice.

How can I make this mocktail into a cocktail?
To turn this into a cocktail, add your favorite spirit, like gin or vodka, along with the juice mixture before topping it with club soda.

How can I make the mocktail less sweet?
Adjust the sweetness by reducing the amount of maple syrup or increasing the lime juice. The lime’s acidity helps balance the pomegranate juice’s sweetness.

Make Ahead and Storage Notes

Juice: You can prepare the pomegranate juice and lime juice ahead of time. Mix them together and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Chill club soda: Don’t mix it with the juice base ahead of time, as the bubbles will dissipate.
Garnishes: Prepare garnishes and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days to keep them fresh.

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