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Sparkling Pomegranate-Orange Drink — variant 67231fe7

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Description

A refreshing, seasonal drink that combines the deep color of pomegranate with juicy, slightly tart blood orange and a spicy-sweet ginger syrup. The drink is fizzy thanks to sparkling water, adorned with fluffy, vegan aquafaba foam and fresh pomegranate seeds — it looks spectacular in glasses and is perfect as a welcome drink for a New Year's Eve or Valentine's Day party. The intensity of flavors can easily be adjusted with the ginger syrup; the drink combines sweetness, acidity, and a gentle spiciness, while the contrasting color layers are visually appealing.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (13)

Servings:
4
  • Pomegranate seeds 200 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • Fresh ginger 40 g
  • Sparkling water 400 ml
  • Powdered sugar 30 g
  • Crushed ice 200 g
  • Fresh orange juice 240 ml
  • Water (for cooking) 100 ml
  • Sugar 100 g
  • Aquafaba (chickpea water) 80 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.0 szczypt
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Fresh mint 0.3 pęczków
  • Candied orange peel 10 g
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Preparation steps

Ginger syrup

1

Prepare the ginger syrup: peel the ginger with a thin teaspoon or a knife and cut it into thin slices about 2-3 mm thick (this will help release the aroma). In a small saucepan, place the sliced ginger, 100 g of sugar, 100 ml of water, and a pinch of salt (1 g). Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes — the liquid will thicken slightly and take on a golden color. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, pressing the slices with a spoon to extract all the syrup. Leave the syrup in a bowl to cool completely.

Ingredients: Fresh ginger, Sugar, Water (for cooking), Salt
Use a small saucepan (about 1 l) and a fine sieve. The syrup is ready when it drips off a spoon, lightly coating the back — it doesn't need to be very thick. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger, but the flavor will be weaker.

Aquafaba Meringue

2

Prepare the foam: chill a metal or glass bowl in the fridge for 5 minutes (the chilled bowl helps whip the aquafaba faster). Pour 80 ml of aquafaba into the bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until it starts to turn white and frothy. Add 30 g of powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat for another 2-3 minutes until you achieve stiff, glossy peaks — you can stop the mixer and check if the peaks hold their shape. The foam should be thick and stable, yet light.

Ingredients: Aquafaba (chickpea water), Powdered sugar
Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer; if you don't have a mixer, whisk vigorously for 8-10 minutes. To check if the foam is ready, gently turn the bowl upside down — the foam should not slide out.

Preparing the juices

3

Squeeze the juice from blood oranges and lemon: use a manual or electric juicer to obtain 240 ml of orange juice and 30 ml of lemon juice. Pour the juices into a pitcher and gently mix with a fork. Taste the mixture and add 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of cooled ginger syrup if you want to soften the acidity or add a spicy note. Stir to taste.

Ingredients: Fresh orange juice, Lemon juice
Use a strainer when pouring the juice to remove seeds and larger fibers. If the juices are very sweet, reduce the amount of syrup; if too sour, add syrup gradually — it's better to add too little than too much.

Assembly and serving

4

Layer the drink: prepare 4 tall glasses (about 300-350 ml). In each glass, add 50 g of pomegranate seeds (200 g / 4) at the bottom. Next, place 50 g of crushed ice in each glass. Gently pour 60 ml of the juice mixture (240 ml / 4) into each glass, slowly pouring it over a spoon or the back of a spoon above the ice to avoid breaking the layers. Top each glass with 100 ml of sparkling water (400 ml / 4), pouring slowly to maintain some fizz. On top of each serving, spoon a teaspoon (about 20 ml) of whipped aquafaba, creating a white foamy crown. Garnish with 2-3 pomegranate seeds, a sprig of mint (optional), and a thin strip of candied orange peel (optional). Serve immediately.

Ingredients: Pomegranate seeds, Crushed ice, Fresh orange juice, Sparkling water, Aquafaba (chickpea water), Fresh mint, Candied orange peel
Use highball glasses and a bar spoon or the back of a spoon to pour the juices slowly. If you want a layered effect, pour slowly and do not mix. Be careful not to let the foam dissipate — add it just before serving.

Finishing and serving

5

Check the appearance and taste: the foam should be shiny and should not collapse immediately. The drink has three layers: intensely red seeds at the bottom, a light orange middle layer of juice, and a transparent sparkling layer of foam on top. Serve with a long teaspoon for stirring and a short straw, so guests can decide whether they want to mix the layers.

Ingredients: Aquafaba (chickpea water), Fresh mint, Candied orange peel
If the foam starts to deflate, quickly add a bit of freshly whipped aquafaba. Use a long bar spoon or a metal stirrer for mixing. Do not prepare the drinks too far in advance — the fizz and fresh foam are best within the first 10-15 minutes.

Fun Fact

💡

Pomegranate is a symbol of abundance and rebirth — in ancient times, it was valued for both its taste and medicinal properties. Combined with blood oranges, it creates a classic winter flavor duo in the Mediterranean basin.

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Sylwester Walentynki Przyjęcie powitalne

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in tall, clear glasses to showcase the layers; include a long spoon for stirring with each drink. For the alcoholic version, you can add 30 ml of citrus vodka or prosecco instead of part of the sparkling water.

🥡 Storage

The prepared drink is best consumed immediately (within 10-15 minutes) — the fizz and foam lose their structure. Store the ginger syrup in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge for up to 10 days. Aquafaba can be stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours, but it's best to whip the foam just before serving.

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