Pomegranate Gin Fizz
This cocktail manages to be light and fizzy while still packing a punch of flavor that feels seasonal.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Muddler or Spoon
- Strainer
- Highball or coupe glass
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
For the Cocktail:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh pomegranate juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz soda water
For Garnish:
- Pomegranate seeds
- Lemon wheel or twist
- Fresh rosemary sprig optional, but festive!
Instructions
Prep the Glass and Ingredients
- Chill your glass: pop the highball or coupe in the fridge for 10–15 minutes or fill it with ice while you prep.
- Pro tip: A chilled glass keeps the fizz lively longer.
- Measure everything out: gin, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Have your soda water cold and ready.
- If using fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish, remove them from the fruit and set aside in a small bowl.
Make (or Confirm) Your Simple Syrup
- Combine equal parts water and granulated sugar (for example, ½ cup water + ½ cup sugar) in a small saucepan.
- Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and cool.
- Pro tip: Make a little extra—simple syrup keeps in the fridge for 2–3 weeks and is handy for cocktails and iced coffee.
Build and Shake the Cocktail
- Add to your cocktail shaker: 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh pomegranate juice, ½ oz simple syrup, and ½ oz fresh lemon juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice until about three-quarters full.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds—until the outside of the shaker feels nicely frosty.
- Pro tip: Shake long enough to chill and dilute slightly; that dilution softens the alcohol and helps flavors marry.
Strain and Add the Fizz
- Remove the ice from your chilled glass if you used it to chill.
- Double-strain the shaken mix into the glass (use a fine mesh strainer if you have one) to catch any pulp or seed bits.
- Top gently with about 2 oz cold soda water. Use a bar spoon to stir once or twice—just enough to combine without flattening the bubbles.
- Pro tip: Pour the soda over the back of a spoon or add it slowly down the side of the glass to keep more fizz.
Garnish and Finish
- Drop a small spoonful of pomegranate seeds into the drink for a pretty, seasonal pop.
- Add a lemon wheel or a twist of lemon peel on the rim. If you like, tuck a small sprig of rosemary into the glass for a festive aroma.
- Give the glass one final gentle stir and serve immediately.
Quick Troubleshooting (if something goes off)
- Too sweet? Add a splash more lemon juice, stir, and taste.
- Not bright enough? A tiny extra squeeze of lemon will lift the flavors.
- Lost the fizz? Make sure your soda water is very cold and add it last, gently.
Notes
Nutritional Value (per serving):
- Calories: ~165 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 14–16% ABV