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Sparkling clementine-ginger cocktail with pomegranate and thyme

Wegetariańskie Drinks Fusion cuisine 15 min Easy 8 wyświetleń ~13.13 PLN - (0)
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Description

A quick, seasonal sparkling drink that combines juicy clementines with sharp fresh ginger and a red accent of pomegranate seeds. Slightly spicy, refreshing, and very impressive - a layer of juice in an intense orange color transitions into a delicate bubbly cap of sparkling water with floating pomegranate seeds and a sprig of thyme. Perfect as an alternative to heavier winter drinks: great for gatherings, as a welcome drink, or on a festive table. The aroma of ginger enhances the sweetness of the clementines, and the optional honey syrup smooths out the spiciness and adds a glossy, sticky red layer at the bottom of the glass, making the cocktail visually appealing and flavor-balanced.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (8)

Servings:
2
  • Clementine 3.2 szt.
  • Lemon 0.8 szt.
  • Fresh ginger 20 g
  • Pestki granatu 100 g
  • Sparkling water 300 ml
  • Ice cubes 200 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Fresh thyme 0.1 pęczków
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~13.13 PLN (6.57 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Prepare the tools and utensils: two tall, transparent glasses (about 350-400 ml), a manual citrus juicer, a fine sieve, a measuring cup, a small bowl, a fine grater (for ginger), a spoon, a pitcher or jar for mixing, and a bar spoon or regular spoon for stirring. Chill the glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes or fill them with ice cubes while preparing.

Use tall, clear glasses to fully utilize the color effect of the cocktail. If you don't have a manual juicer, you can use a juicer; remember to strain the juice if you're using a juicer with pulp.

Ginger concentrate

2

Grate fresh ginger (20 g) on a fine grater into a small bowl. Pour 40 ml of hot (not boiling) water at a temperature of about 70-80°C over the grated ginger and let it sit for 3 minutes to release the aromas. After 3 minutes, strain through a fine sieve, pressing the pulp firmly to extract as much liquid as possible - you will get an intense ginger concentrate. Set aside to cool slightly (about 1-2 minutes).

Ingredients: Fresh ginger
Use a fine grater for the ginger and a fine sieve (e.g., a tea strainer). Do not boil the ginger for long — a short infusion gives a fresh, bright aroma. If you prefer a stronger spiciness, increase the amount of ginger to 30 g.

Sweetening (optional)

3

If you want to use honey (optional), place 30 g of honey in a small bowl and pour in 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of hot ginger concentrate so that the honey becomes less sticky and easier to spread. Mix thoroughly until a uniform ginger-honey syrup is formed.

Ingredients: Honey, Fresh ginger
If you are not using honey (e.g. vegan version), you can add 20-30 g of brown sugar dissolved in the same hot ginger concentrate or skip it and sweeten the juice with the natural sweetness of clementines.

Juice

4

Cut the clementines (320 g in total, about 4 pieces) and the lemon (60 g) in half and squeeze the juice using a manual juicer directly into a jug or bowl. After squeezing, strain the juice through a fine sieve to remove seeds and larger pulp — use a spoon to gently push the juice through the sieve. The juice should be smooth, intensely orange, and fragrant. Check the taste: if the juice is very sour, you can add a teaspoon of ginger-honey syrup.

Ingredients: Clementine, Lemon
Use a manual juicer by applying pressure and rotating the half of the fruit to extract the maximum juice. If the juice becomes too pulpy, strain it again through a sieve, pressing the pulp with a spoon.

Assembly

5

Evenly distribute 25 g of pomegranate seeds at the bottom of each glass (a total of 50 g used from 100 g) — they create a striking, red-glossy base. If you are using ginger-honey syrup, pour 15 g of syrup into the bottom of each glass (use a teaspoon to prevent the syrup from spilling immediately). Then, add ice cubes to each glass (about 100 g per glass).

Ingredients: Pestki granatu, Honey, Ice cubes
It's best to first place the seeds and syrup, then the ice — this will help keep the syrup layer at the bottom and achieve a nice color effect. If you're not using honey, you can add extra seeds to the bottom.
6

Slowly pour 180 g (ml) of freshly prepared clementine-lemon juice into each glass over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the ice — this technique reduces mixing of the layers and helps achieve a gradual color gradient. Pour slowly for about 10-15 seconds into each glass.

Ingredients: Clementine, Lemon, Pestki granatu, Ice cubes
Use a bar spoon or a metal spoon turned upside down; pour slowly to avoid disturbing the syrup at the bottom. If the juice is too pulpy and mixes the layers, strain it again.

Finishing

7

Gently fill each glass with 150 ml of cold sparkling water, pouring it slowly down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon to preserve as many bubbles as possible and not completely mix the layers. The surface should be sparkling, and some pomegranate seeds should float between the layers.

Ingredients: Sparkling water
The sparkling water must be cold — take the bottle out of the fridge just before pouring. Pour slowly, avoiding sudden movements to prevent losing the fizz.

Decoration and serving

8

Decorate each glass with a sprig of fresh thyme (1-2 g per glass), gently sliding it into the side of the glass so that it sticks out beyond the edge. You can also add a few extra pomegranate seeds on top for color contrast. Serve immediately — the cocktail looks best right after preparation, when the bubbles are lively and the layers are still slightly visible.

Ingredients: Fresh thyme, Pestki granatu
If you are serving guests, prepare the ingredients in advance (juice and ginger syrup) and assemble the drinks just before serving to maintain the fizz. Additionally, you can add a slice of clementine to the rim of the glass as a garnish.

Fun Fact

💡

Clementines are a hybrid of mandarins and oranges, popular in the winter months — combined with ginger, they create a classic, warming combination that in a sparkling version becomes a light, festive drink.

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Świąteczne spotkania Przyjęcia zimowe Powitanie gości

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve immediately after preparation in cold glasses. Serve with a small spoon or a wide straw for the pomegranate seeds, if guests want to eat them. You can prepare the juice and ginger syrup in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; combine the ingredients just before serving to maintain the fizz.

🥡 Storage

Store the unmixed clementine-lemon juice in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The ginger-honey syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a closed jar. Do not store the prepared drink with sparkling water — it loses its bubbles and freshness; always top up with sparkling water just before serving.

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