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Orange Pomegranate Sparkling Mocktail

Orange Pomegranate Sparkling Mocktail

Bright orange, jewel-red pomegranate, and festive bubbles — this mocktail tastes like a holiday party without the hangover. It looks dazzling, mixes fast, and keeps everyone smiling. Want to make one in five minutes? Let’s do it.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz pomegranate juice fresh or store-bought, chilled
  • 1.5 oz orange juice fresh-squeezed tastes best
  • 0.5 oz non-alcoholic orange liqueur substitute or 0.5 oz orange syrup / orange extract diluted with water — this replaces Cointreau while keeping the orange complexity.
  • 2 oz sparkling water or vegan sparkling wine for an adult version
  • Ice
  • Garnish: orange slice pomegranate arils, sprig of mint (optional)
  • Bold tip: If you want actual sparkle without alcohol use high-quality chilled sparkling water or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine labeled vegan. That keeps the drink 100% vegan and festive.

Equipment

  • 1 stemless wine glass (or coupe)
  • 1 cocktail shaker (or a jar with a tight lid)
  • Cocktail strainer (or just pour carefully)
  • Jigger (or tablespoon measure)
  • Bar spoon or small spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Fill your shaker halfway with ice.
  2. Combine 1.5 oz pomegranate juice, 1.5 oz orange juice, and 0.5 oz non-alcoholic orange liqueur substitute in the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to chill and mix.
  4. Strain into a stemless wine glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently once.
  6. Garnish with an orange wedge, a few pomegranate seeds, and a sprig of mint. Cheers!
  7. Want it adult? Replace non-alcoholic substitutes with 0.5 oz Cointreau and top with 2 oz Prosecco. Use vegan-certified Prosecco if you want both sparkle and vegan assurance.

Notes

Estimated Calories 

I know calories matter to some guests, so here’s a quick estimate:
  • Pomegranate juice (1.5 oz): ~25 kcal
  • Orange juice (1.5 oz): ~21 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic orange syrup (0.5 oz): ~20–30 kcal (varies by syrup)
  • Sparkling water: 0 kcal
Estimated total (mocktail version): ~70–80 kcal per serving.
If you use Prosecco + Cointreau (alcoholic): ~150–170 kcal per serving.