Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail with Cranberries
by Amanda Keefer
The holidays aren’t complete without a festive red, white and green mocktail! This Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail with Cranberries is a fun concoction to make for any of your holiday gatherings. The combination of pomegranate juice, fresh lime and mint offer the right combination of sweet and tart, and the frozen cranberries give it a holiday flair.
As most of you know we focus on food and festive healthy treats over here. But what about fun drinks? We put on our thinking caps to come up with this Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail with Cranberries. It is pretty, tastes good, and the whole family can enjoy it. Best part, it is very simple to assemble in a pitcher and to serve to a crowd.
For our holiday entertaining we always prep up some fun snack boards, some main entrees like a ham, and of course festive treats. Well I was at a party last year and they had a signature cocktail and I loved the idea. So instead of making a signature cocktail, I decided to make this pomegranate holiday mocktail our signature drink. The guests thought it was fun and everyone said how creative and delicious it was! The kids enjoyed it, too! Everyone can feel extra “fancy” this holiday season with this non-alcoholic drink recipe.
Key Ingredients for this Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail with Cranberries
- Pomegranate Juice
- Frozen Cranberries
- Limes
- Mint
- Agave Nectar
If you have never had pomegranate juice, you are missing out! It has wonderful flavor and is loaded with Vitamin C, anti-oxidants, fiber, folate, and even cancer fighting properties. The juice does contain a bit of sugar so just keep an eye on that for certain diets. Pomegranates are great for your heart health and can even help support joint health.
How to make this Holiday Pomegranate Mocktail
First mix the pomegranate juice, soda water, lime juice, agave nectar, and mint in a pitcher. Stir well and let stand 15 minutes.
Pour the mixture over ice and garnish with frozen cranberries and additional mint.
You can make the drink extra festive with a sugar rim. To make one just squeeze a small amount of lime juice in a small bowl or on a plate. Then place the sugar on a second one. Dip the cup or glass into the lime juice, then into the sugar. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh mint!
You can even freeze cranberries and fresh mint into ice cubes! Just fill an ice cube tray with cranberries and mint leaves. Then pour near-boiling water on top and place in the freezer. Using boiling water instead of room temperature or cold water. Why do that? You will get clearer ice cubes!
Make sure to PIN IT!
What else to serve with this mocktail?
Like I said earlier, we love any type of snack board. You can sever up our Fruit & Veggie Christmas Tree Party Tray and some Mini Christmas Tree Pizzas for the ultimate festive party! Have fun and Happy holidays!
Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail with Cranberries
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pomegranate juice
- 4 cups club soda
- 4 limes juiced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2-3 tablespoons agave nectar to taste
- 10-15 mint leaves
- 1/2 cup frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Mix pomegranate juice, soda water, lime juice, agave nectar and mint in pitcher. Stir well and let stand 15 minutes.
- Pour over ice and garnish with frozen cranberries and additional mint.
