Merry Christmas Mocktail
A delightful and refreshing holiday mocktail made with pomegranate and grapefruit juices, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly
Ingredients
- Turbinado Sugar or Sparkling Sugar
- Grapefruit Zest
- Fresh Nutmeg
- Ice
- Pomegranate Juice
- Grapefruit Juice
- Ginger Beer
- Pomegranate Arils
- Fresh Rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugared Rim: Start by pouring the turbinado sugar into a shallow dish. Use your zester to zest the grapefruit directly over the sugar and mix in freshly grated nutmeg.
- Rim the Glass: Rub a piece of grapefruit along the edge of your highball glass and dip into the sugar mixture.
- Fill the Glass with Ice: Fill the garnished glass three-quarters full with ice.
- Mix the Juices: In a mixing jug, combine the pomegranate juice and grapefruit juice, then pour into the prepared glass over the ice.
- Top with Ginger Beer: Add ginger beer on top for fizz.
- Stir Gently: Using a long spoon, gently stir to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with pomegranate arils and fresh rosemary, then serve chilled.
Notes
Adjust sweetness as needed; consider using a sugar substitute for a lower-calorie option. Best served fresh for optimal fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, holiday drink, pomegranate, grapefruit, festive beverage
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