Citrus Pomegranate Splash Recipe

Juice and measure

If not using pre-made juice, juice fresh pomegranates and oranges. Strain pomegranate juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp and membrane. Measure 1 cup pomegranate juice and 1/2 cup orange juice and place in a mixing pitcher.

Add lemon and sweeten

Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir vigorously for 15–20 seconds until sugar is dissolved and juices are well combined.

Dilute

Add 1/2 cup cold water to the juice mixture and stir to taste. This balances acidity and concentration; adjust with an extra tablespoon simple syrup if needed.

Chill

Place the completed base in the refrigerator for 10 minutes if time allows, or proceed immediately—keep chilled until serving.

Prepare glasses

Fill two serving glasses halfway with ice cubes (about 1 cup ice per glass total).

Combine and add sparkle

Divide the chilled citrus-pomegranate base evenly between the two glasses (about 3/4 cup per glass). Top each glass with 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water poured gently to preserve effervescence. Stir once gently with a bar spoon to combine.

Garnish

Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon pomegranate arils over each glass, add two thin orange slices to the rim or float in the drink, and tuck 3 fresh mint leaves into each glass if using.

Serve

Serve immediately while sparkling. Provide a straw or spoon for scooping arils.