In a mixing glass or small pitcher, pour 1 cup San Pellegrino Aranciata (or freshly squeezed orange juice) and 1/2 cup pomegranate juice. Stir gently to combine.

Adjust sweetness (optional)

Taste the mixture. If you prefer sweeter, add 1 teaspoon simple syrup and stir until dissolved.

Add sparkling water

Top the juice mixture with 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water. Stir once gently to preserve carbonation and create a layered effervescent texture.

Finish and garnish

Strain or pour the mixture over the prepared glass with ice. Add 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds and a half orange wheel or twist. Slap 4 mint leaves between your palms to release aroma and tuck into the glass as garnish.

Serve immediately with a stirrer or straw. Estimated single serving as written.

Arancia Limonata Rossa (Blood Orange Lemonade Sparkler)

Prepare glass and ice

Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup). Chill the glass briefly if desired.

Combine citrus

In a small pitcher, pour 1 cup San Pellegrino Limonata Rossa (or substitute: 3/4 cup fresh blood orange juice + 1/4 cup lemonade), then add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine.

Sweetness adjustment (optional)

Taste and add 1 teaspoon simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter beverage. Stir until incorporated.

Top with sparkling water

Add 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water to the citrus mixture and stir gently to keep bubbles.

Garnish and serve

Pour over the prepared glass with ice. Garnish with 2 blood orange slices and an optional sprig of thyme or rosemary. Serve immediately.