Festive Rosemary Pomegranate Fizz: Best Holiday Mocktail
A non-alcoholic holiday drink featuring homemade rosemary honey syrup, tart pomegranate juice, and bubbly club soda. It’s elegant, refreshing, and perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice (100% juice, not from concentrate)
- 2 tablespoons rosemary honey syrup
- 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- Ice cubes (preferably large)
- Pomegranate arils for garnish
- Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Rosemary Honey Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1/2 cup honey. Stir over medium heat until honey dissolves (2-3 minutes). Add 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar. Let cool completely.
- Chill your ingredients: Ensure pomegranate juice and club soda are well-chilled. Optionally, chill glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the mocktail: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, then add 2 tablespoons rosemary honey syrup (and 1 tablespoon lime juice if using). Stir gently.
- Add the fizz: Slowly pour 1/2 cup club soda down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation. Stir once or twice gently.
- Garnish and serve: Drop a few pomegranate arils into the glass. Gently slap a fresh rosemary sprig between your palms to release oils, then place it in the glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
The rosemary honey syrup can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and stored in the refrigerator. For a cocktail version, replace club soda with dry sparkling wine or champagne. To reduce sweetness, use only 1 tablespoon of syrup or add extra lime juice. For a sugar-free version, use monk fruit sweetener or allulose instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 15
- Carbohydrates: 36
Keywords: holiday mocktail, pomegranate fizz, rosemary mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, Christmas drink, New Year's Eve mocktail