Zookie's Vacation Mocktail Recipe
Free Spirits Aperitivo, Lemon, Maple, Pomegranate
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Ingredients
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Mocktail Base
Sparkle & Finish
Method
Prepare and Mix
- 1
Measure and combine
Add 3 oz Free Spirits Aperitivo, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz maple syrup and 1 oz pomegranate juice to a cocktail shaker or mixing glass.
- 2
Sweetness balance
Taste the mixture (without ice) and adjust sweetness if needed: add an extra 0.25 oz maple syrup for more sweetness or 0.25 oz extra lemon juice if you prefer brighter acidity.
- 3
Chill
Fill the shaker with ice, cap, and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
Build & Serve
- 4
Prepare glass
Fill a Collins or highball glass with fresh ice (large cubes or crushed, depending on preference). If you like, run a lemon wheel around the rim before adding ice for extra aroma.
- 5
Strain and top
Double-strain (or fine-strain) the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over ice to remove any pulp or small ice shards. Top with 2 oz cold club soda or sparkling water and stir gently once to integrate.
- 6
Garnish
Drop 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds into the drink and finish with a lemon wheel or twist on the rim.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or stirring spoon. Encourage the guest to give it a gentle stir before drinking to redistribute the soda and pomegranate flavor.