Pomegranate Julep Recipe
Pomegranate | Mint | Tonic | Lemonade
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Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pomegranate
Remove the seeds from the pomegranate and measure out 1 cup of seeds.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
In a mixing glass, add the fresh mint leaves and pomegranate seeds. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently smash them together to release their juices and flavors.
- 3
Add Lemon Juice
Pour in the lemon juice and stir the mixture to combine with the muddled mint and pomegranate.
Mixing the Drink
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the muddled mixture along with the tonic water and lemonade.
- 5
Shake Well
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.
Serving
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with additional tonic water if desired.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish the drink with extra mint sprigs and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.
