In a shaker filled with ice, combine 60ml Espolòn Tequila Blanco , 30ml pomegranate juice, 30ml freshly squeezed lime juice, 15ml Grand Marnier , and 15ml simple syrup (adjust according to sweetness preference). Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, then strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a lime slice. I’ve written everything I know about making liqueurs in my post for Cherry Pit Liqueur, so if you have never made a liqueur before, I would advise you read that post before proceding further. You need a mimosa that’s not too difficult for your next party and will add a perfect touch of class. These sweet yet tart red berries are just what we mean! Plus, with pomegranate champagne juice in it, they can't go wrong. This drink has something for everyone's taste buds. This step is optional but when the syrup was ready, I added the leftover pomegranate seeds in the syrup and cooked it for one more minute.

I can’t get enough of the spicy ginger, and zesty lime blended perfectly with the intense pomegranate juice. You might also love: Lime Margarita | Champagne Margarita | Cadillac Margarita 2. Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Turn the pomegranate half seed-side down and while holding the edges of the half, push on the center with your thumbs to basically turn the half inside-out. Sometimes it's not entirely successful and you need to pull apart the pods individually.Customisation. When you make your own fresh juice, you have the flexibility to adjust the sweetness and tartness levels according to your taste preferences. You can also mix it with other fruits or add herbs to create unique flavour combinations. Cons of fresh pomegranate juice Easily make this recipe sugar-free by simply substituting granulated monk fruit or stevia for sugar.

For the second one, I made a simple syrup, which I flavoured with fragrant geranium leaves, because I love its delicate flavour.It also goes well with citrus juices, such as lime or lemon, and other fruit juices, such as cranberry or pineapple. Additionally, it can be used to add a sweet and tart flavor to non-alcoholic drinks, such as lemonade or iced tea. We ate a few of them at the beginning but because of the time commitment in retrieving the seeds, nobody else bothered eating them any more. Some bottled pomegranate juices are very sweet, while others are almost pure fruit juice with little or no added sweetener. Taste the juice on its own so you have an idea for how much lemon juice to add. Put the sugar with water in a small pot and mix until the sugar dissolves. Add the fragrant geranium leaves. Simmer for 7 - 8 minutes, add the lemon juice, mix and remove from the heat.

For this recipe, you don’t so much ‘smash’ the fruit but rather use it as a garnish. So I guess the ‘smash’ could just refer to a mashup of flavors? This punch is the perfect way to get your guests in the holiday spirit. It's got all kinds of layers that are sure not only taste great but give your guests something fun and different every time they drink! The cinnamon syrup gives it an extra flavor twist, so you can switch this out for other festive events if needed. I added the syrup gradually and tasted it until I was satisfied with the outcome. I used about 600 ml of pomegranate syrup. For a virgin pomegranate martini, shake 2 ounces each of pomegranate juice and orange or cranberry juice with a squeeze of lemon. It's fantastic with a splash of club soda. I divided them in three jars and divided the alcohol in each one. I put them in the closet for a month (you can leave them more time if you like) and a few days ago, I made the syrup.By keeping the pomegranate under water, you minimize errant juice spraying when pods are incidentally broken (the stuff stains like crazy!) and the membrane, flesh, pith, etc. all float to the top, while the seeds fall to the bottom.