Refreshing Pomegranate Spritzer for Fall
This pomegranate drink recipe is a spritzer and is refreshing and wonderful. When pomegranates come into season it’s hard to not enjoy pitchers of this drink.
Pomegranate Drink Recipe
It feels so wonderful to be back in the kitchen after being on the road, teaching workshops and shooting on location lately. When we were in the kitchen the other night preparing dinner, we both looked at one another with the same hungry, yet satisfied eyes. It feel so good to be back here in our home kitchen feeding our family and friends. Unfortunately we didn’t take the time to photograph any of it to share with you on the blog! The garden always look different in the time that we’re away. When we return, one of the first things we do is to explore the backyard for new goodies that dropped, blossomed or got eaten by the squirrels. This week, we were greeted with red pomegranates.
When we saw them last, they were still slightly young and green. This week, they looked like red Christmas ornaments dangling in Autumn sunshine. Red orbs of pomegranates is definitely a sign that Fall has arrived and we’re ready for it. Along with pomegranates, we welcomed some sweet Asian pears and a few ripened passion fruits clinging to the crazy tangling vines. The tomatoes said their farewells and the basil are exploding with their last flowers. Summer is officially over.
Try Pomegranate Salad
A favorite dish we make with the pomegranates is normally in salads. We’re always searching for new ideas to use this amazing fruit. Breaking into them is like opening up a vault of diamonds, red jewels of sweet tart juices. But this week, we’re juicing them up for some refreshing change. The possibilities are endless with pomegranate juice, especially when we’re mixing cocktails with them. Soon, we’ll be sharing some amazing inebriating cocktails made with pomegranate juice.
Until them, hope you enjoy an alcohol free pomegranate spritzer. It’s so simple, refreshing and perfect hello to the upcoming holidays. What favorite pomegranate recipes do you have? Would love to read your amazing creations.
hugs,
diane and todd
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Pomegranate Spritzer Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tablespoons (15-30ml) pomegranate juice *see Note 1 for extracting
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) simple syrup
- 6 ounces (180ml) club soda
Instructions
- Add pomegranate juice, sugar and water. (Add pomegranate seeds if you are so inclined) Pour into glasses filled with ice.
- Add additional sugar, or pomegranate juice to personal taste, sweetness and tartness.
Notes
- 2 cups (480ml) Water
- 2 cups (400g) Sugar
- Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool. After cool, store in refrigerator until ready to use.
This is gorgeous. I am really into pomegranates right now too! What a treat… thanks for sharing!
Pomegranates? Did you read my mind? Your photos are simple and beautiful. Love the color pops of red.
I love pomegranates rather I was forced to eat them during my school days as it is rich in iron. My mom would break open the fruit and tap the head with a wooden ladle to pop out the voluptuous kernels. I would lazily sit with a bowl infront of the TV. The beautiful picture of the pomegranate tree reminds me of my grandmother’s backyard but the fruit wasn’t as big as yours. They were pretty small and the fruits wasn’t as delicious as the ones we used to it at the farmer’s market. During pregnancy, I was hunting in the Bay area to get my hands on this and they were found very sporadic. The ones which I ate were sour or rotten inside. Your pomegranate looks so delicious. I hope it tasted as delicious as it looks. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous pictures as always.
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Looks so delicious! I love pomegranates.
But it always takes a bit of work and a bit of a mess so I don’t eat it to often, and that makes it extra special!
Mandi
I make mint chutney and chicken curry with pomegranates. Also Indians use a powder by name Anardhana ( powdered pomegranate seeds). You can find them in Indian grocery stores. If you would like to try and cann’t find it in LA, let me know. I can send it from the Bay area , the little India of the West Coast he he :-))))) You can get anything and everything Indian here. :-)))))
I love pomegranates rather I was forced to eat them during my school days as it is rich in iron. My mom would break open the fruit and tap the head with a wooden ladle to pop out the voluptuous kernels. I would lazily sit with a bowl infront of the TV. The beautiful picture of the pomegranate tree reminds me of my grandmother’s backyard but the fruit wasn’t as big as yours. They were pretty small and the fruits wasn’t as delicious as the ones we used to it at the farmer’s market. During pregnancy, I was hunting in the Bay area to get my hands on this and they were found very sporadic. The ones which I ate were sour or rotten inside. Your pomegranate looks so delicious. I hope it tasted as delicious as it looks. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous pictures as always.
I just googled how to grow pomegranate trees in Iowa… I love these little gems and am absolutely jealous that you can go into your garden and pick one.
I must tell you this truth that your blog is so so wonderful. It inspires me a lot for my writing. Thank you so much. I will bookmark this website for sure. I also love your photos, too:) I look forward to your new writing. Best, Ann.
I love your photos and I agree – the pomegranate is one of my favorite fruits! Your spritzer looks fantastic!
-Danielle
I just love the lighting and shadows in that opening shot. Your garden is like a wonderland and this spritzer sounds so refreshing.
You guys have a way of making this juice look so appealing… wow! I want to drink it!
Stunning you guys! It is so comforting to return home even after the most exciting of travels ๐ xxoo
Gorgeous ๐
You all have to try the single ingredient Pomegranate Juice Concentrate from http://www.brownwoodacres.com It’s the real thing and yes you have to mix it yourself but it’s well worth doing.
Looks great and refreshing! Love pomegranate!
What a beautiful post. The photos on your website are really special. I love pomegranate, so reading your post has given me the inspiration to do some cooking!
Regards