Festive Sparkling Pomegranate Punch
A vibrant and refreshing holiday punch featuring pomegranate juice, sparkling bubbles, and festive garnishes. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils
- Orange slices for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice the oranges and limes if using fresh citrus. Rinse the pomegranate arils and slice the oranges for garnish.
- In a punch bowl, combine the pomegranate juice, orange juice, and lime juice. Stir gently to blend.
- Taste the mixture and add simple syrup a tablespoon at a time if needed to balance the sweetness.
- Slowly pour in the sparkling water or soda, stirring gently to preserve the fizz.
- Scatter the pomegranate arils and orange slices on top for garnish.
- Add ice cubes to keep the punch cold and serve immediately with a ladle.
Notes
[‘Chill all ingredients beforehand to keep the punch refreshing without diluting it with too much ice.’, ‘Add garnishes just before serving to keep them fresh and vibrant.’, ‘Mix the juice base ahead of time and refrigerate. Add sparkling water or soda just before serving to preserve the fizz.’, ‘Customize for adults by adding a splash of vodka, rum, or champagne.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: holiday punch, pomegranate punch, festive drink, sparkling punch, kid-friendly drink, party punch