Cranberry Pomegranate Mocktail
This cranberry pomegranate mocktail is the perfect blend of tangy, refreshing flavours, making for a festive alcohol-free drink that's ideal for any celebration. With its vibrant colour and lively taste, it'll be a hit at your next gathering!
The ingredients
- 2 ice cubes, large
- 1 cranberry juice, shot
- 1 pomegranate juice, shot
- ½ tart cherry juice, shot
- ½ cup lemon-flavoured sparkling water, or lime-flavoured
Toppings (optional)
- Pomegranate seeds
- 1 fresh rosemary, sprig, sugar-coated
The method
- In a glass of your choice, add the ice cubes, then pour in the juices and sparkling water.
- Add the sugared rosemary and sprinkle with a few pomegranate seeds (optional).
Nutrition facts
Per serving, for reference only.
- 60Calories
- 0 gFat
- 15 gCarbs
- 0 gFibre
- 0 gProtein
Cranberry juice is well known for supporting urinary tract health, helping prevent infections, and promoting healthy digestion. It also contains compounds that may reduce inflammation and improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, especially punicalagins, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects. Drinking pomegranate juice may improve cardiovascular health by lowering LDL cholesterol and supporting healthy blood flow.
Tart cherry juice is rich in anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation and muscle soreness, which is beneficial for athletes or anyone dealing with sore muscles. It can also help improve sleep quality thanks to its natural melatonin content, and support heart health by lowering blood pressure and inflammation.
