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Elegant Winter Cocktail: Pomegranate & Blood Orange Fizz

Wegetariańskie Drinks New Year's Eve Valentine's Day 30 min Medium 11 wyświetleń ~45.86 PLN - (0)
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Description

A delicate, elegant cocktail (non-alcoholic version with an option for prosecco) that combines the intense sweetness of pomegranate seeds with the tartness of blood oranges and a subtle spiced note from honey and spice syrup. The cocktail has a stunning, deep ruby-orange color, sparkles when served, and looks impressive in coupe glasses or tall glasses. Perfect as a welcome drink for an elegant winter party, New Year's Eve, or a romantic dinner — it delights with its aroma, contrast of flavors, and aesthetic decoration of pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary.

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
4
  • Blood orange 4 szt.
  • Pomegranate seeds 200 g
  • Lemon 0.8 szt.
  • wildflower honey 60 g
  • Water (for syrup) 100 ml
  • Sparkling water 400 ml
  • Ice cubes 400 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 7 szt.
  • Star anise 6 szt.
  • Cloves 4 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Prosecco (optional) 300 ml
  • Sprig of rosemary (optional) 4 szt.
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~45.86 PLN (11.46 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparing pomegranate seeds

1

Prepare the pomegranate seeds: cut the pomegranate in half lengthwise, hold one half over a bowl with the skin side facing up and tap the underside with a wooden spoon to release the seeds into the bowl. Continue until emptied. If the seeds come out with juice, strain them through a sieve, reserving the juice for later (keep any tablespoons of juice).

Ingredients: Pomegranate seeds
Use a large bowl and a wooden spoon. If you're concerned about mess, work over a baking sheet or dark countertop and wear an apron. The seeds should be firm and shiny — without any soft, brown spots.

Pomegranate puree

2

Blend 200 g of pomegranate seeds in a blender in short pulses for 20-30 seconds, just until the juice is released. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl and press with a thick spatula or spoon until only the dry membranes remain. You should get about 100–140 ml of aromatic puree/pomegranate juice.

Ingredients: Pomegranate seeds
Use a jug blender or an immersion blender. Do not blend for too long — we don't want to break the seeds, as they will give a bitter taste. A good metal sieve with fine mesh and a silicone spatula will make straining easier.

Blood Orange Juice

3

Cut 600 g (about 4 medium) blood oranges and squeeze the juice using a manual or electric juicer. Strain through a sieve to separate the pulp and seeds. Measure out 300 ml of fresh juice. Reserve 1–2 tablespoons of pulp for decoration if you want to add texture.

Ingredients: Blood orange
Use a manual citrus juicer to easily remove the seeds. The juice should be a vibrant orange-red and fragrant. If you are using an electric juicer, skim the foam from the surface for clarity.

Spice syrup

4

In a small saucepan, combine 100 ml of water and 60 g of honey. Add 14 g of cinnamon sticks, 6 g of star anise, and 4 g of cloves. Heat over medium heat until boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, until the syrup takes on a distinct spice aroma. After cooking, remove from heat and let cool for 15–20 minutes, then strain through a sieve, discard the spices, and pour the syrup into a clean container.

Ingredients: Water (for syrup), wildflower honey, Cinnamon stick, Star anise, Cloves
Use a saucepan with a capacity of about 1 liter and a tablespoon for stirring. The syrup is ready when it is clear and has an intense spice aroma; do not cook it too long (the honey may burn). When straining, use a fine sieve to ensure no tiny pieces of spices remain in the syrup.

Building the cocktail base

5

In a large pitcher, combine 300 ml of blood orange juice, about 110 ml of pomegranate puree (obtained in step 2), and the juice from 60 g of lemon (one medium lemon). Add 40–50 ml of cooled spiced syrup (taste and adjust: the cocktail should be balanced — slightly tart, with a distinct sweetness and a spicy background). Gently stir with a spoon for 10–15 seconds until the ingredients are combined.

Ingredients: Blood orange, Pomegranate seeds, Lemon, Water (for syrup), wildflower honey
Use a jug with a capacity of at least 1 liter and a long bar spoon or silicone spatula. Taste it — if it's too sour, add another 10–15 ml of syrup; if it's too sweet, squeeze in a bit more lemon.

Chilling and preparing the glass

6

Place coupe glasses or high glasses in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes or fill them with ice for 5 minutes to chill them well. Before pouring, remove the ice and dry the glasses with a paper towel if you used ice to chill them.

Chilled glass highlights the fizz and aesthetics of the cocktail. Use coupe glasses for an elegant effect or highball glasses for a more modern version.

Assembly and whipping

7

In each of the 4 glasses, place 100 g of ice cubes (if using coupe glasses, fill them lightly and remove the excess). Spread 25 g of pomegranate seeds (about 1–2 tablespoons of seeds) on the bottom of each glass. Pour 150 ml of cocktail base from the pitcher on top. Top each glass with 100 ml of chilled sparkling water and gently stir with a short turn of a spoon to avoid losing all the fizz. If you want an alcoholic version, replace 50–80 ml of sparkling water with 75 ml of prosecco (first pour in the prosecco, then the sparkling water).

Ingredients: Ice cubes, Pomegranate seeds, Sparkling water, Prosecco (optional)
Use a bar jigger and pour spout to measure liquids evenly. Pour the base first, then the sparkling water — this is the easiest way to keep the bubbles. Do not stir vigorously to avoid losing the fizz.

Decoration and serving

8

Decorate each glass: on top, place 1–2 teaspoons of pomegranate seeds, optionally add a thin strip of blood orange peel (obtained with a vegetable peeler) and a sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately — the drink should be sparkling and fresh.

Ingredients: Pomegranate seeds, Blood orange, Sprig of rosemary (optional)
To create an aesthetic ribbon from the orange peel, trim it with a knife so that it is thin and long. If you are using rosemary, hold the sprig over the drink and gently cut it to release the aromatic oils before dipping it.

Fun Fact

💡

Pomegranate, as a symbol of abundance and fertility, has graced tables since ancient times — in cocktail cuisine, its intense color and flavor have long been used to create striking drinks and desserts.

Best for

Sylwester kolacja romantyczna przyjęcie zimowe

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve immediately after preparation, in well-chilled coupe glasses or tall glasses. For an extra touch of elegance, use thinly sliced blood orange peel and a sprig of rosemary per glass. If you are serving a larger number of guests, prepare the base in advance and keep it chilled in a pitcher; add the fizz only when pouring into glasses.

🥡 Storage

Pomegranate puree and cocktail base (without sparkling water and ice) can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Spice syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Do not store the cocktail after adding sparkling water — it will lose its fizz and freshness.

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