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Warming ginger-orange drink with pomegranate

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Description

A seasonal, quick drink for chilly days that combines the freshness of orange and pomegranate with warming ginger and the aroma of cinnamon. The drink can be served hot as a non-alcoholic infusion or enhanced with a splash of dark rum — it looks stunning in clear glasses thanks to the floating red pomegranate seeds and orange slices. The flavor is both sweet and sour, with a spicy kick, and the intense, contrasting colors (orange + ruby seeds) are visually appealing. Perfect for winter gatherings, as a welcome drink or a warming addition to dessert.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (9)

Servings:
4
  • Orange 1.5 szt.
  • Pomegranate (seeds) 150 g
  • Fresh ginger 30 g
  • Water 400 ml
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • Honey 30 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 2.5 szt.
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Dark rum (optional) 30 ml
  • Sparkling water (optional) 100 ml
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the oranges and pomegranate under running water. Dry the oranges and grate a thin layer of zest from one orange using a fine grater (grate only the outer layer - avoid the white, bitter part). Then cut both oranges in half and squeeze the juice using a manual juicer: you should get about 200–250 ml of juice. Remove the seeds from the pomegranate: cut the pomegranate in half, hit the bottom of the half with a spoon while holding it over a bowl — the seeds should fall out. Set aside about 150 g of seeds for decoration.

Ingredients: Orange, Pomegranate (seeds)
Use a manual juicer or an electric juicer. When zesting, be careful not to grate the white layer (pith) - it adds bitterness. When deseeding the pomegranate, hold the skin of the fruit with one hand to prevent the seeds from splattering around the kitchen.

Ginger-Cinnamon Infusion

2

Peel the ginger using a teaspoon or a peeler (scraping off the thin skin), and cut it into thin slices. In a medium pot (about 1 L), pour in 400 ml of water, add the ginger slices and 1 cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes — the infusion should smell strongly of ginger and cinnamon. Turn off the heat and cover the pot for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to settle.

Ingredients: Fresh ginger, Water, Cinnamon stick
Use a pot with a capacity of at least 1 liter. If you want a stronger drink, boil for 6-8 minutes, but no longer than 10 minutes, as the ginger may take on a bitter taste. The ginger slices can be left in the drink later as a decoration or removed with a strainer.

Combining and sweetening

3

Strain the hot infusion through a fine sieve into a clean pitcher to remove the ginger slices and cinnamon (if you want to leave some pieces for decoration, skip the straining). Add 30 g of honey to the hot infusion and stir with a wooden spoon until completely dissolved (about 30–60 seconds). Add freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon juice, and mix gently. Taste and adjust seasoning — if you prefer it sweeter, add up to 10 g more honey.

Ingredients: Honey, Lemon juice, Orange
Use a wooden or silicone spoon for mixing (metal cools down quickly). Add honey to the hot infusion – it dissolves faster. If the drink is too hot, let it cool slightly before adding the honey to preserve the citrus aroma.

Seasoning and adding pomegranate

4

Add 150 g of pomegranate seeds to the pitcher with the drink and gently stir with a spoon to distribute the seeds evenly. If you like, set aside a few tablespoons of seeds for decorating the glasses. Taste the drink: it should be harmoniously sweet and sour with a noticeable hint of ginger and cinnamon.

Ingredients: Pomegranate (seeds)
Gently stir to avoid breaking the pomegranate seeds and to maintain their aesthetic shape. If the drink is for children, check the temperature before serving (it should be warm, not boiling).

Serving — hot version

5

Heat the glasses or mugs with boiling water (pour in and after 20 seconds pour out) so that the drink stays warm longer. Pour the drink into transparent glasses (about 200–250 ml per serving), placing a few pomegranate seeds and a slice of orange on the rim of each. If you want an alcoholic version, add 30 ml of dark rum to each serving just before serving.

Ingredients: Dark rum (optional), Orange, Pomegranate (seeds)
The drink looks best in clear, simple glasses or Irish coffee mugs. Use a jigger or a 30 ml measuring cup to measure the rum. Do not pour boiling liquid directly into thin glasses – they may crack.

Alternative — chilled and sparkling version (quick)

6

If you want to serve the drink cold: cool the prepared infusion to room temperature (about 10 minutes), pour it into a pitcher with ice, and before serving, add 25 ml of sparkling water to each glass for a subtle fizz. Garnish with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.

Ingredients: Sparkling water (optional), Pomegranate (seeds)
Add sparkling water just before serving, so the bubbles don't escape. Use ice cubes for quick chilling, but do not stir vigorously to avoid breaking the pomegranate seeds.

Finishing and presentation

7

Before serving, remove any larger pieces of ginger that may remain. Place 1-2 pomegranate seeds on top of each glass and insert a small cinnamon stick as a stirrer. If desired, sprinkle very finely grated orange zest on top for a more intense aroma.

Ingredients: Cinnamon stick, Orange, Pomegranate (seeds)
Use a fine grater for herbs or a microplane for grated zest. Do not press the grater too hard — you want to extract the aroma, not the bitter taste from the white layer.

Fun Fact

💡

Pomegranates were valued in ancient times and often symbolized abundance and fertility. In winter cuisine, they pair perfectly with citrus fruits, which is a traditional combination in the kitchens of the Mediterranean basin.

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spotkania zimowe przyjęcia świąteczne wieczory przy kominku

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in clear glasses to showcase the contrast of orange and ruby pomegranate seeds. For the non-alcoholic version, add a slice of fresh orange and a cinnamon stick. For the adult version, add 30 ml of dark rum or brandy just before serving.

🥡 Storage

The infusion can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours in a closed pitcher; before serving, heat it slowly and add fresh pomegranate seeds. Do not freeze the drink with honey (it will change its structure). The chilled drink with sparkling water is best served immediately.

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