When it comes to adult soft drinks there are some good options but I don’t like any that are overly sickly and sweet. Fruit juices can be good but they are a little dull; I’m after something which is a bit snazzy. A drink where there has been a little effort put in. My no alcohol pomegranate mojito is so easy to make and packed full of flavour, the pinks and greens are so lovely together and using tonic rather than lemonade gives this mojito a nice bitterness. I made these recently for two guests that came round as I knew both of them wouldn’t be drinking and they went down a treat. You can’t go wrong with mint and lime together as far as I’m concerned.
Ingredients
You will need (per glass):
- 2 quarters cut from a lime
- 2 small sprigs fresh mint
- Pomegranate juice
- Tonic water
Method
Start by putting the lime and mint together in a glass and bashing them together with the end of a wooden spoon. You can use a muddler if you have one. Squeeze the lime juice out and bruise the mint well to let all the flavours mingle.
Pour the pomegranate juice in until the glass is about two thirds full then top up with tonic water.
If you have any pomegranate seeds or ice to add in they would be great additions.
Pomegranate has such a rich fruity flavour that works really well with the slightly bitter tonic to lift the drink up. The sharp lime and aromatic mint are classic mojito ingredients and you could of course add a little rum if you wanted to. Soda water would be worth a try instead of the tonic too. I like to add a little mint leaf or lime wedge to the side of the glass so it looks a bit more special. I can see several more of these being mixed up soon!
Looks really tasty! Guess it would work with cranberry juice?
Thanks! You could definitely try cranberry juice, that would be delicious!
love the sound of this! i made a non-alcoholic drink with pomegranate, mint and ginger beer last week that i really liked (for similar reason to you: it’s not that sweet). this sounds even better with a hint of lime, so i’m sure i’d love this (:
This drink looks delicious! Refreshing and pretty.
This sounds perfect, Caroline! And, if one were feeling a little sassy, one might add a little rum! By the way, I love your photographs of Fountains Abbey. Just beautiful!
Perfectly easy to make and refreshing with pomegranate. Very nice recipe for Christmas.
YUM! This looks so good! I honestly love alcohol free versions of drinks. While I do enjoy the occasion dash of liquor, I honestly think it’s ALL I can taste with certain drinks. This looks amazing! And it’s the perfect color for a holiday drink. Sign me up!
Susie
I will definitely make this for my son who is 15 and wants to try everything!
Yup, mint and lime are awesome together, aren’t they? This does look like a treat — so full of flavor. Thanks!
you really can’t beat the color of this drink! wonderful flavors too, caroline. 🙂
Pomegranate is one of my favourite winter fruits with tangerines! I bet this mojito is insane! Maybe I might add “some” rum though… :p