This festive Pomegranate Mocktail recipe is as simple as they come. Fresh pomegranate juice and a sweet sparkling non alcoholic wine combine to make an elegant no alcohol drink for special occasions. The beauty of this mocktail is that you can assemble it even after your guests have arrived. There is no need for prepping in advance as it’s SO QUICK to make.
This Pomegranate Mocktail may look impressive, but it is so so easy to make. It’s literally just 2 ingredients and yet tastes like a drink you’d order in a fancy bar!
You simply mix 1 part of pomegranate juice to 2 parts of your sparkling drink of choice. Finish with a few pomegranate arils and you’re good to go.
The full bodied pomegranate juice has so much flavour that this drink carries itself really well without needing extra flavourings added.
I love to serve this recipe at Christmas, in rotation with my Cranberry Mocktail , but it also works for Thanksgiving and even Diwali! In fact, the first time I served this drink was for a Diwali dinner party! It had such rave reviews, with guests not able to believe that it’s non-alcoholic, that I just had to share the recipe here with you too!
Ingredients notes and substitutions
Pomegranate juice – I’ve gone for a high quality 100% pomegranate juice. It is available in the fresh juices aisle.
Sparkling grape juice or similar
Alternatives that work well are:
- sparkling elderflower presse,
- non alcoholic sparking wine,
- ginger beer / ginger ale
- orange fizz or orange juice finished with sparkling water
I recommend using something that is sweet as pomegranate juice tends to be tart. Therefore, if you’re using a club soda, you will need to add your own sweetener of choice.
Pomegranate arils – optional but a few floating pomegranate seeds in each glass look like jewels and really elevate the drink
Optional – edible gold lustre. For that extra je ne sais quoi, use an edible lustre. Ensure that the glitter you use is fine as large glitter will likely just sink to the bottom.
Note – keep the pomegranate juice and sparkling drink in the fridge so it’s chilled upon serving.
How to make it
In a jug, mix together 1 part of pomegranate juice to 2 parts mixer of choice. You can of course adjust this ratio to your liking – it just depends which ingredients you use.
Prepare your serving glasses by adding a few pomegranate seeds and the gold lustre.
Pour in the pomegranate mocktail, stir and serve immediately.
To prevent the drink watering down, you can add ice cubes to the individual glasses and serve too.
Storage
I recommend preparing this mocktail just before serving – the instructions are pretty straightforward and just requires you to mix two liquids together.
Any leftover drinks can of course be kept fresh in the fridge, they’ll just loose their fizz.
Other Mocktail Recipes
Are you looking for beautiful and delicious no alcohol versions of your favourite cocktails?
Non-alcoholic mimosa
Non alcoholic Green Apple Martini
Virgin Mojito
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Pomegranate Mocktail
Equipment
- 1 Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1.5 litre sparkling grape juice
- 750 mililitre pomegranate juice fresh
Instructions
- Mix together 1 part of pomegranate juice to 2 parts mixer of choice in a big pitcher. Adjust this ratio to your liking – it just depends which ingredients you use.
- Prepare your serving glasses by adding a few pomegranate seeds and the gold lustre.
- Pour in the pomegranate mocktail, stir and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Pomegranate Mocktail
Equipment
- 1 Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1.5 litre sparkling grape juice
- 750 mililitre pomegranate juice fresh
Instructions
- Mix together 1 part of pomegranate juice to 2 parts mixer of choice in a big pitcher. Adjust this ratio to your liking - it just depends which ingredients you use.
- Prepare your serving glasses by adding a few pomegranate seeds and the gold lustre.
- Pour in the pomegranate mocktail, stir and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Gujarati Lasaniya Gajar is a warming recipe made with raw carrots and garlic chutney. It’s a delicious, flavour-packed side dish for your Indian meals.
- Ingredients notes
- Serving Suggestion
- Storage
- Other Gujarati sides
So simple yet crunchy and flavourful, these garlic carrots make a quick warming winter side dish to any meal.
It’s a quick no cook recipe, just like this Gajar Marcha nu Athanu and Instant Carrot Green Chilli Pickle .
Lasaniya translates to “garlic” and you’ll find other Kathiyawadi recipes made in this style. I’ve also made this Lasaniya Bateta Pulao which uses similar flavours.
Ingredients notes
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post
Carrots – peeled and sliced into batons
Gujarati Lasan ni Chutney – a quick no cook chutney
Methi na Kuria – optional
Oil
Lemon juice
Salt
Fresh chopped coriander – for garnishing
Serving Suggestion
Lasaniya gajar are best served at room temperature as a side dish in a Gujarati thali .
The dish pairs really well with a dal such as masoor dal or kathol as Mag Nu Shaak when you do not want to make a vegetable curry on the side.
Storage
Store leftover lasaniya gajar in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3 days. You may notice that the flavour develops.
I do not recommend freezing this recipe as the carrots will loose texture.
Other Gujarati sides
Sambharo
Carrot Sambharo
Papaya no Sambharo
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Lasaniya Gajar
Equipment
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrots washed, peeled and cut into batons
- 2 tablespoon lasan ni chutney
- 1 teaspoon methi na kuria
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- In a big mixing bowl add carrot batons. Sprinkle methi na kuria (if using). Mix well.
- Then add garlic chutney, lemon juice, salt, and oil.
- Combine everyhting using a spoon or with your fingers.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped corinder and leave it aside for 5 minutes to develop the flavours before serving.
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Note – This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images and content, but the recipe remains the same. First published in February 2016.
