posted by Zainab Mansarayon Nov 13, 2014 (updated Nov 17, 2020) 31 comments »
With the holidays, comes the need for entertaining co*cktails! This pomegranate sparkler with it’s sweet and bubbly natureis perfect for holiday festivities!
One of my favorite things about the food blogging community is getting to build relationships with wonderful ladies and it doesn’t get any better than when you get to meet these online friends in real life. This weekend I was lucky to attend Mixed Conference (thanks Paula) whereI met a few blogging friends at the beautifulMountain Lake LodgeResort (where Dirty Dancing was shot!!).
Spending time with folks thatare just as passionate about food and creating recipes was a dream come true. I got to meet Erin, Carrie, Emily, Liz,Tracey,and many more after following each other online for a while.
These conferences are not all about socializing with fellow foodies andthere is a lot of learning. Wehad experts in different things leading sessions from SEO optimization, to media marketing and photography and food styling. I learned so much from each of these sessions and left inspired and armed with new tools to make this space a better place for all of you.
But enough about my conference. Let’s talk about this beautiful fruit in front of us! I love pomegranates for no other reason than their color. Just seeing those arils make me happy.
I bought my first two of the season last week and after throwing some on this kale salad and baked some in these pomegranate oatmeal cookies, I still had a few left to play around with. A co*cktail was definitely in order.
It’s been a while since we had a co*cktail around here and we can only toast the upcoming holiday season with a sparkler. Pomegranate sparklers to enjoy one of winter’s prettiest fruits!
Pomegranate juice +vodka + lime juice + sparkling soda make for a smooth refreshing seasonal co*cktail. Entertain your guests this holiday season with this bubbly!
Yield: 1 co*cktail
Pomegranate Sparkler
With the holidays, comes the need for entertaining co*cktails! This pomegranate sparkler with it's sweet and bubbly natureis perfect for holiday festivities!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 parts pomegranate juice
- 1 part lime juice
- 2 parts vodka (or to taste)
- Sweetened with simple syrup to taste (optional)
- Club Soda
- To garnish: Pomegranate arils, Lime wedges
Instructions
- If using simple syrup: combine equal parts of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves and remove from heat. Cool completely.
- In a co*cktail mixer, combine the pomegranate juice. lime juice, vodka and simple syrup. Add 4-6 ice cubes and shake for about 20 seconds.
- Strain juice into co*cktail glasses and top off with club soda or sparkling water. Garnish with pomegranate arils and lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
originally published on Nov 13, 2014 (last updated Nov 17, 2020)
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Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen —Reply
So festive! I’m in love with this drink! I think next time we get together we need a pitcher of this!
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
It’s a date!!
Justine@CookingandBeer —Reply
Ahhhh! I love pomegranate, and I love that you’ve turned it into this beautiful drink! DEFINITELY making this soon.
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
Thanks Justine!!
Kelly —Reply
Yay, so glad you had fun at the conference at so cool where they held too 🙂 This co*cktail is gorgeous, Zainab! I love pomegranates especially for their pretty color too! These photos are stunning and definitely making me wish I had this festive drink in front of me!
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Thanks Kelly!!
Chichi —Reply
This drink is definitely going on my Christmas menu. So festive. Pinned!!!
marcie —Reply
I loved Dirty Dancing, and to visit the place where they filmed it would be so much fun! I don’t usually stray from red wine and beer when I have a co*cktail, but pomegranate is one flavor that I can never pass up! The color draws me in every time — I would definitely try this!
I will certainly be saving this for xmas hosting. Fab idea Z.
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
Thanks Bintu!!
Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour —Reply
Sounds like you had a great trip…love this fun and pretty drink!
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
It was fun!! Hope I can go to conference with you one of these days 😉
Allie+|+Baking+a+Moment —Reply
So excited for pomegranate season to begin!!! I just bought 2 on my last Aldi trip 😉 This co*cktail is so perfect for the holidays but I might not even wait that long 😀
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
It is the best season!! Was just thinking I should make your pomegranate curd from last year.
Julia+@+Sprinkled+With+Jules —Reply
I love Pomegranate! This drink sounds great
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
Thanks Julia!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom —Reply
Z, I LOVE this!!!! Poms are my fave too and I also love the beautiful arils. . your photos are stunning by the way, esp the one of the pomegranate. Wow!!! Totally making this drink!!! love love love!!!
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
Thank you Alice!! It’s always hard to shoot drinks but was happy with these. The vibrant color just made it easier 🙂
David+@+Spiced —Reply
How festive is this drink?? I love it! I was just playing with pomegranates the other day for the first time in a long time. Now I need to play with them again…because this drink needs to make an appearance over the holidays!!
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
Yes you do!! Thank you David!
Renee@Two+in+the+Kitchen —Reply
These sparklers just shout “festive” to me!! What a fun trip!! I knew I recognized that resort. I LOVE Dirty Dancing and miss Patrick Swayze so much!!
Zainab Mansaray —Reply
They really do!! Thanks Renee!
