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Winter Sparkling Orange-Pomegranate Drink with Ginger (variant 3a0fa5cf)

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Description

A refreshing, seasonal drink that combines the sweetness and acidity of blood orange with the depth of pomegranate and the spicy aroma of fresh ginger. Served slightly sparkling thanks to sparkling water, visually appealing with layers of bright red juice and shiny pomegranate seeds. Perfect for winter gatherings and New Year's Eve as a non-alcoholic alternative to cocktails. The drink has a distinct, fresh ginger aroma softened by syrup, pairs well with cheese snacks or chocolate desserts, and catches the eye on the plate with its color contrast and a garnish of rosemary sprig.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (9)

Servings:
2
  • Blood orange 3 szt.
  • Pomegranate (arils) 150 g
  • Sparkling water 500 ml
  • White sugar 100 g
  • Water for syrup 100 ml
  • Fresh ginger 20 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Ice cubes 200 g
  • Sprig of rosemary 0.2 pęczków
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~11.17 PLN (5.58 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Ginger syrup

1

Prepare the ginger syrup: peel the ginger and finely chop or grate it on a fine grater. In a small saucepan, combine 100 g of sugar, 100 ml of water, and the grated ginger (20 g). Place over medium heat and warm, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the sugar completely dissolves (about 2–3 minutes). Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, until the syrup becomes slightly thick and starts to steam lightly. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Strain through a fine sieve directly into a jug, pressing the ginger lightly with a spoon to extract the flavor; discard the ginger remnants.

Ingredients: White sugar, Water for syrup, Fresh ginger
Use a small saucepan with a capacity of 0.8–1.2 l and a fine mesh strainer. Do not bring the syrup to a vigorous boil — too high a temperature will evaporate too much water and the syrup will be too thick after cooling. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 5 g of dried (reduce the amount), but fresh gives the best aroma.

Drink

2

Squeeze the juice from the oranges: cut each orange in half and using a manual or electric juicer, squeeze the juice directly into a large bowl or pitcher. You should obtain about 350–380 ml of fresh juice (check the amount). Make sure to remove any seeds.

Ingredients: Blood orange
Use a manual or electric citrus juicer. If you don't have a juicer, cut the orange in half and squeeze it hard by hand over a bowl, rotating the pulp to extract more juice. You'll see and remove the seeds more easily when you strain the juice in the next step.
3

Juice the pomegranate: cut the pomegranate in half and extract the arils (seeds) into a bowl. Transfer about 100 g of arils to a blender and pulse briefly (2–3 short bursts) until the juice is released, but some seeds remain in pieces. Strain the blended mixture through a fine sieve, pressing down with a spoon to extract the juice. Combine the resulting juice with the orange juice in a jug. Set aside the remaining 50 g of arils for decoration.

Ingredients: Pomegranate (arils)
If you don't have a blender, manually squeeze the juice from the pomegranate by hitting the inside of the fruit half with a spoon over a bowl (less efficient method). Always strain the juice through a sieve to remove any leftover fibers and small seeds.
4

In the pitcher with the juices, add 30 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooled ginger syrup (everything from step 1). Mix with a fork or spoon for 10–15 seconds, just to combine the flavors — do not mix vigorously to avoid breaking the pomegranate seeds too much. Taste the drink and adjust the sweetness: if you prefer it sweeter, add 10–20 g of syrup (about 1 tablespoon ≈ 15 g).

Ingredients: Lemon juice, Water for syrup, White sugar
Use a large spoon or drink stirrer. Always check the taste after adding the syrup — sugar significantly affects the balance of acidity in the oranges and pomegranates.
5

Chill and fizz: pour 500 ml of chilled sparkling water into a pitcher and gently stir in an up-and-down motion for 5–7 seconds to retain some bubbles. Taste again and adjust seasoning if necessary (a bit of lemon juice or syrup).

Ingredients: Sparkling water
It's best to use chilled sparkling water straight from the fridge; add it slowly to avoid losing the carbonation. Use a pitcher with a capacity of at least 1 liter.

Serving and decoration

6

Prepare the glasses: place 25 g of pomegranate arils at the bottom of each glass (the remaining from step 3). Fill the glasses with ice cubes (optional) according to your preference. Then pour the drink from the pitcher into the glasses, pouring slowly so that the seeds float and create nice layers of color. Garnish each glass with a slice of orange on the rim and a sprig of rosemary (optional). Serve immediately to maintain the fizz and freshness of the flavors.

Ingredients: Pomegranate (arils), Ice cubes, Sprig of rosemary, Blood orange
Use highball glasses or large cups that showcase the layers. If you're adding rosemary, gently rub the sprig between your fingers just before placing it in the glass — this will release the aroma. You can also add more arils for decoration and crunch.

Fun Fact

💡

Pomegranates have been cultivated since ancient times and symbolized fertility and abundance; in ancient Persia, they were also used as a dye. The combination of pomegranate and citrus is a traditional winter duo in the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in tall, clear glasses to showcase the layers of color. For a "pink" version, add a few whole arils on top just before serving. You can prepare the syrup in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days to speed up serving.

🥡 Storage

The prepared drink is best consumed immediately (within 2 hours) — after a longer time, it will lose its fizz. Store the ginger syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days. Store the orange and pomegranate juice in the fridge for a maximum of 24 hours.

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