This Pomegranate Popper Cocktail will be the star of your holiday gatherings. Bright, refreshing and dotted with fresh pomegranate arils, it delivers a delightful pop with every sip.
Happy Friday! I’m already in full party mode — and this is my last Friday of work for the year.
2016 has been a wonderful year here at The Hedgecombers. Thank you to everyone who has visited, commented, shared and brought my recipes into your kitchens. Reading your feedback and seeing your recreations across social media genuinely makes my day.
Before I switch off and enjoy two weeks of downtime with my favourite people, I wanted to share a festive cocktail I created: the Pomegranate Popper Cocktail.
Inventing a new cocktail can be surprisingly tricky — a quick search shows many ideas have already been tried and often given cleverer names than you first imagined. Still, I believe this Pomegranate Popper is fresh and fun, and perfect for the season.
My Pomegranate Popper Cocktail
Start with a wide-mouthed cocktail glass — the wider rim helps the pomegranate seeds join each sip for that satisfying pop. Spoon about one tablespoon of fresh pomegranate seeds into the bottom of each glass.
Add a single measure (about 25ml) of vodka, then top up with chilled Feel Good Cranberry & Pomegranate water. Make sure the juice is well chilled so you don’t need ice cubes that would dilute the drink or get in the way of the arils.
The result is light, fruity and refreshing. The vodka blends seamlessly into the juice, while the pomegranate seeds add bursts of extra juiciness and texture with every mouthful. It’s festive without being heavy, and easy to enjoy whether you serve it as a cocktail or a mocktail.
Feel Good Drinks offers a lovely range of naturally flavoured waters that work well in mixed drinks. Each bottle is made from 100% natural ingredients and contains no added sugar, so the whole family can take part in the celebrations if you choose to make mocktails instead.
I think the lightly sparkling Apple, Elderflower & Water would be lovely with a quality gin, and the Cranberry, Lime & Water makes a great alcohol-free option when mixed with fresh mint and a lime slice.
I’ll see you in the New Year with more recipes and ideas — I’ve got some exciting plans for 2017 and can’t wait to share them. Sending festive love with baubles on <3
Janie x
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1
tablespoon
of fresh pomegranate seeds -
25
ml
vodka - Feel Good Cranberry & Pomegranate Juice
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Choose a wide-mouthed cocktail glass and spoon the pomegranate seeds into the bottom.
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Pour a single measure of vodka, then top up with chilled Cranberry & Pomegranate water from Feel Good Drinks.
Huge thanks to Feel Good Drinks for sponsoring this recipe and helping me bring you more recipes. As always, opinions and any leftover taste-tests are my own.
Janie x