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Winter Ruby Spritz (variant 757581be)

Wegetariańskie Drinks New Year's Eve 15 min Easy 16 wyświetleń ~26.21 PLN - (0)
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Description

A refreshing, seasonal non-alcoholic drink with an intense deep ruby color, combining the sweetness of honey and pomegranate with the bold aroma of fresh ginger and blood oranges. This quick spritz was created for winter gatherings — it looks stunning with ruby pomegranate seeds, a slice of orange, and a sprig of rosemary. It can be served as a non-alcoholic aperitif or enhanced with a glass of prosecco for adults. The flavor is both sweet and sour with a hint of spice, and the bubbles from the sparkling water add lightness and an appealing texture.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Pomegranate seeds 200 g
  • Pomegranate juice 200 ml
  • Blood orange 2 szt.
  • Fresh ginger 30 g
  • wildflower honey 60 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • Sparkling water 400 ml
  • Crushed ice 200 g
  • Fresh rosemary 0.1 pęczków
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Prosecco (optional) 200 ml
  • Star anise 2 szt.
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Preparation steps

Ginger-honey syrup

1

Prepare the syrup: peel and thinly slice 30 g of fresh ginger (into slices about 2-3 mm thick). In a small saucepan, combine 120 ml of water with 60 g of honey and the sliced ginger. If using star anise (optional), add 4 g (1-2 stars) to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat until boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes - the syrup should reduce slightly and become thicker. After cooking, let it sit for 5 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve into a small jug, pressing the ginger slices with a spoon to extract the flavor. Cool the syrup to room temperature (about 10 minutes).

Ingredients: Fresh ginger, wildflower honey, Star anise, Sparkling water
Use a small saucepan of 1-1.5 l and a fine sieve. A spoon or a pestle will be helpful for pressing out the remaining flavor. Do not cook the syrup for too long — excessive evaporation will make it very thick and very sweet.

Orange-Pomegranate Infusion

2

Squeeze the juice from 300 g of blood oranges: cut each orange in half and squeeze using a manual juicer or citrus press over a measuring bowl. You should get about 200-220 ml of juice. Add 200 ml of pomegranate juice and 30 ml of fresh lemon juice to this juice. Gently mix with a spoon until the flavors combine.

Ingredients: Blood orange, Pomegranate juice, Lemon juice
Use a manual citrus press or an electric juicer. If you don't have a juicer, you can peel the oranges and blend the pulp, then strain it through a sieve. Do not overheat the juice — it should be fresh and cool.

Assembly

3

Prepare a serving pitcher (about 1.5 l). At the bottom of the pitcher, place 200 g of pomegranate seeds and gently press them lightly with the end of a wooden spoon (just a few presses — they should release some juice and look impressive, but not be completely crushed). Add the cooled ginger-honey syrup (the entire prepared syrup) and pour in the mixture of pomegranate and orange juices. Stir with a spoon for 10-15 seconds to combine the ingredients.

Ingredients: Pomegranate seeds, Fresh ginger, wildflower honey, Pomegranate juice, Blood orange, Lemon juice
Use a large glass pitcher with a capacity of at least 1.2 l. For gently crushing the seeds, use the end of a wooden spoon or a cocktail muddler. Do not mix too vigorously to avoid turning the seeds into a paste.
4

Just before serving, add 200 g of crushed ice and 400 ml of cold sparkling water to the pitcher. If you want an alcoholic version — pour in 200 ml of chilled prosecco instead of part of the water (optional). Gently stir with a spoon for 5-8 seconds to distribute the bubbles without losing their fizz.

Ingredients: Crushed ice, Sparkling water, Prosecco (optional)
Use a long bar spoon or a ladle. When adding prosecco, stir very gently to avoid releasing the carbonation.

Serving and decoration

5

Fill highball glasses with crushed ice up to 2/3 of their height. Pour the drink so that some pomegranate seeds end up in each glass. Garnish each serving with a slice of blood orange hanging on the rim and a sprig of rosemary (6 g of rosemary is enough for 4 servings). Serve immediately to retain the bubbles and freshness.

Ingredients: Pomegranate seeds, Blood orange, Fresh rosemary, Crushed ice
It's best to serve in transparent glasses to showcase the color of the drink. If you want extra rosemary aroma, before placing the sprig, rub it between your fingers over the glass — this will release the essential oils.

Cleaning

6

After serving, wash the used dishes immediately: saucepan, strainer, and citrus juicer. Syrup residues crystallize quickly and make cleaning difficult, so rinse with warm water.

For washing, use hot water with a little dish soap and a sponge. You can first soak the strainer in hot water to dissolve the residue from the honey.

Fun Fact

💡

Pomegranates were a symbol of abundance and fertility in ancient times; their intense dye was used for coloring and as an ingredient in medicinal infusions.

Best for

Sylwester zimowe przyjęcie spotkanie świąteczne

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in clear highball glasses to showcase the pomegranate seeds and the color of the drink. For an extra effect, you can freeze pomegranate seeds in ice cubes and use them instead of regular ice. Serve the alcoholic version with a splash of prosecco just before serving.

🥡 Storage

It is not worth storing the drink for long with the addition of sparkling water — it will lose its bubbles. Ginger-honey syrup can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed jar for up to 5 days. The juice mixture (without sparkling water) can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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