Description
Ina Garten’s pomegranate spritzers deliver refreshing sophistication with sparkling wine and pomegranate juice. Mediterranean-inspired cocktails make perfect companions for summer gatherings, promising elegant and crisp flavor combinations for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml/1 fl oz) pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml/1 fl oz) lime juice
- 2 cups (480 ml/16 fl oz) sparkling water
- Fresh pomegranate seeds
- Lime slices
Instructions
- Chilling Preparation: Submerge martini glasses in the freezer for 30 minutes to achieve a frosty, sophisticated surface that elevates the drink’s aesthetic appeal.
- Liquid Composition: In a generous pitcher, combine sparkling water, pomegranate juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice, creating a vibrant and refreshing base blend.
- Mixing and Cooling: Introduce ice cubes into the pitcher and gently agitate the liquid mixture for 30 seconds, ensuring optimal temperature and harmonious ingredient integration.
- Elegant Pouring: Extract the frosted martini glasses from the freezer and meticulously strain the chilled liquid, distributing the beverage with precision and care.
- Artistic Garnishing: Sprinkle pomegranate seeds atop the drink and delicately position a lime slice as a final touch, transforming the spritzer into a visually stunning libation.
- Crowd-Friendly Adaptation: For larger gatherings, replicate the recipe in a substantial pitcher, maintaining consistent proportions and utilizing highball glasses filled with ice for serving.
Notes
- Chill Glasses Ahead: Freezing martini glasses for 30 minutes creates a frosty, sophisticated presentation that keeps the drink exceptionally cold.
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements of sparkling water, pomegranate juice, and lime juice to ensure a perfectly balanced and consistent flavor every time.
- Stir Gently: Mix ingredients for about 30 seconds to blend flavors and cool the drink without diluting its vibrant taste and refreshing character.
- Serve with Style: Garnish each glass with fresh pomegranate seeds and a lime slice to elevate the visual appeal and add a burst of fresh flavor to the spritzer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg