Pomegranate Fizz Lime Wedge (Printer-friendly)

A sparkling blend of tart pomegranate juice and zesty lime wedge, perfect for a refreshing treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup pomegranate juice, unsweetened
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
03 - 1-2 teaspoons simple syrup or agave nectar

→ Fizz

04 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water or club soda

→ Garnish

05 - Ice cubes
06 - 2 lime wedges
07 - Fresh pomegranate arils
08 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to Prepare:

01 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup or agave in a small pitcher. Stir until fully incorporated.
03 - Divide the juice mixture evenly between the prepared glasses.
04 - Top each glass with sparkling water. Stir gently once to combine.
05 - Add lime wedges, pomegranate arils, and mint sprigs to each glass.
06 - Serve immediately while chilled and carbonated.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes but looks like something a mixologist crafted
  • The tart pomegranate and zesty lime combo hits that perfect sweet-tart balance
  • You can scale it up for parties without any fancy equipment or techniques
02 -
  • Chilling your juice and sparkling water beforehand makes a massive difference in how refreshing this feels
  • Pouring sparkling water gently down the side of the glass rather than directly into the juice keeps more carbonation
  • The lime garnish isn't optional for me—that extra squeeze right before drinking transforms the whole drink
03 -
  • Roll your lime on the counter before cutting—it'll release way more juice
  • If your pomegranate juice tastes too tart, start with 1 teaspoon sweetener and add more gradually
  • Use a clear glass if possible—watching the bubbles rise through that ruby color is half the fun