A bright, refreshing blackberry pomegranate mocktail with fresh lime and sparkling water. Makes two drinks in about 10 minutes. Easy to scale up.
This blackberry pomegranate mocktail is full of berry flavor, with sparkling water added at the end for a refreshing finish. Muddled blackberries give the drink its deep color, while lime keeps the pomegranate from tasting too sweet. If you enjoy the combination of citrus and pomegranate, our orange pomegranate mocktail is another easy option to try.
The recipe makes two drinks and comes together in about 10 minutes. It feels special enough for a dinner party or holiday gathering, but you only need a muddler or sturdy spoon, a strainer, and two glasses to make it. It’s easy to scale up depending on the size of your guest list.
A Few Tips
- Muddle gently. Press the berries enough to release their juice without pulverizing the seeds.
- Strain before pouring. A fine-mesh strainer catches the seeds and pulp for a smoother drink.
- Add the bubbles last. Stir only once or twice so the drink stays fizzy.
Make It Ahead
Muddle and strain the blackberry, pomegranate, lime, syrup, and salt mixture in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add ice and sparkling water to the glasses just before serving. For the freshest flavor, prepare the juice mixture the day you plan to serve it.
Serving Ideas
Serve these mocktails with a brunch spread, appetizers, or a special dinner. For entertaining, pair them with sausage puff pastry cups or enchilada cups for an easy savory bite alongside the blackberry and pomegranate flavors.
For a gathering, multiply the strained juice mixture as needed and finish each glass separately with about ½ cup sparkling water.
Storage
The drink is best served as soon as the sparkling water is added. Refrigerate any leftover strained juice mixture in a covered container and add fresh sparkling water when ready to serve.
More Refreshing Drink Recipes
For another pomegranate drink, try our orange pomegranate mocktail. You might also like strawberry basil agua fresca or peach juice.
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- ½ cup fresh blackberries plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup recipe below
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice chilled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- fine sea salt small pinch
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water
- Ice
- Lime wheels or wedges for garnish, optional
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Add the ½ cup fresh blackberries and 1 tablespoon simple syrup to a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass. Using a cocktail muddler, the handle of a wooden spoon, or the back of a sturdy spoon, gently press and crush the berries until they release their juices. (Note 1)
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Pour in the ¾ cup pomegranate juice and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice. Add a small pinch of fine sea salt and stir or shake briefly to combine.
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Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing lightly on the blackberry solids to extract the juice.
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Fill two glasses generously with ice and divide the blackberry-pomegranate mixture between them.
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Top each glass with about 0.5 cup chilled sparkling water. Stir gently once or twice.
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Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lime wheel or wedge, if desired. Serve immediately.
- Simple syrup: Combine ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using. Store leftover simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Storage
The drink is best served as soon as the sparkling water is added. Refrigerate any leftover strained juice mixture in a covered container and add fresh sparkling water when ready to serve.
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 97kcal
