Refreshing Pomegranate Juice Cocktail Recipe
If you’re a fan of classic mojitos, you ought to give this pomegranate version a try! Both pomegranate juice and pomegranate arils (seeds) are used to brighten up the classic drink which traditionally is made with just lime juice, mint, simple syrup, club soda, and white rum. This would be the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas pomegranate cocktail! I also have a Pomegranate Punch recipe that’s great for the holidays or any type of celebration or get-together since it makes a batch.
Ingredients in a Pomegranate Mojito
For this easy mojito cocktail with pomegranate, you’ll need:
Mint leaves Lime juice Simple syrup Lime wedges Pomegranate juice White rum Crushed ice Club soda Mint sprig, for garnishing Lime wedge, for garnishing Pomegranate arils, for garnishing
What Kind of Alcohol is in a Mojito?
Mojitos are usually made with rum, specifically white rum. Don’t use spiced rum for this recipe, as you don’t want to overwhelm the tart lime and pomegranate flavors.
What Is Simple Syrup?
Simple syrup is simply a mixture of 1 part sugar to 1 part water, heated or boiled together until the sugar dissolves, less than 2 minutes usually. I suggest making the simple syrup with 1/2 cup granulated sugar combined with 1/2 cup water. You will have extra, but it keeps for ages in the fridge and you can use it for future cocktails.
How to Make a Pomegranate Mojito
This is a quick and easy pomegranate juice cocktail to prepare. The recipe is for a single cocktail, but I’ll give instructions later in this post on how to make a batch cocktail as well.
Mojito Pitcher Instructions
If you want to make a big batch of this cocktail recipe to serve to multiple guests, I suggest preparing the drink in a big pitcher. Instead of measuring the ingredients in ounces, measure them in “parts” to scale up the recipe as desired. Here’s how to make a batch cocktail with this recipe:
Mocktail Option
To make a mocktail, omit the rum and add an additional ½ ounce of pomegranate juice and fill the rest with club soda.
Tips for the Best Pomegranate Mojitos
Lime juice: Always use freshly squeezed lime juice, never bottled, for the best taste. Ice: It’s important to add the ice before the rum since liquor is usually kept at room temperature and pouring it over the ice helps to cool it down. Muddling: If you don’t have a muddler, the handle of a wooden spoon usually works pretty well or you can slap and roll the mint between your palms to release the flavor.
More Cocktail Recipes:
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