Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Fizz

Add a little sparkle to your festivities! This vibrant, refreshing drink combines juicy pomegranate with the warmth of ginger and a sprinkle of spice. It’s lightly fizzy and makes a delightful drink to toast the festive season. Serve it up for a lively start to any gathering or as a unique signature drink that’ll keep everyone coming back for more.

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Three glasses of Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Fizz, featuring a vibrant red hue with slices of fresh jalapeño. The drinks are garnished with lime wedges and pomegranate seeds. A pitcher filled with more of the drink stands in the background, alongside lime wedges, pomegranate pieces, and a small pitcher of ginger syrup. The scene is set against an emerald green-tiled backdrop.

Liquid measuring cup

Scale OR dry measuring cups

Small saucepan with lid

Heatproof spatula

Blender

Fine mesh sieve

Bowl (medium)

Chef’s knife OR paring knife

Cutting board

Pitcher

Muddler OR wooden spoon

Rock glasses x 4

Servings
4 servings
For the ginger simple syrup:
  • ¼ cup (63 ml) water
  • ¼ cup (50 g) Redpath® Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup (36 g) ginger, washed, peeled, and sliced
For the beverage:
  • 1 medium (~30 g) jalapeño, washed
  • ¾ cup (188 ml) unsweetened pomegranate juice
  • ¼ cup (63 ml) lime juice, preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup (250 ml) ginger beer
  • 1 cup (250 ml) sparkling water (or club soda)
Garnishes (optional):
  • Pomegranate arils
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Lime wedges
Instructions
For the ginger simple syrup:

Step 1

Combine water, the Redpath® Granulated Sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Turn off heat, cover, and allow flavours to meld; 20 minutes (see Chef’s Tips)

Step 2

Pour the simple syrup into a blender and process until smooth. Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and strain the mixture, gently pressing down on the ginger solids; discard solids (see Chef’s Tips). Place the ginger simple syrup into the fridge to chill completely.

For the beverage:

Step 1

Cut jalapeño into slices, removing seeds if desired (see Chef’s Tips). Place jalapeño slices into a pitcher, and muddle with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release its flavour.

Step 2

Add and stir in the pomegranate juice, lime juice, and cooled ginger simple syrup until well combined.

Step 3

Fill four rock glasses halfway with ice. Divide the pomegranate mixture among the glasses.

Step 4

Top each glass with ¼ cup (63 ml) ginger beer. Top the rest of each glass with ¼ cup (63 ml) sparkling water.

Step 5

Alternatively, combine the ginger beer with the pomegranate juice mixture and serve from the pitcher. Have guests top their glasses with a ¼ cup (63 ml) sparkling water.

Step 6

Garnish with pomegranate arils, jalapeño slices, and lime wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Three glasses of Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Fizz arranged on a gold-rimmed tray, each drink garnished with lime wedges, pomegranate seeds, and slices of fresh jalapeño. The vibrant red cocktails stand out against the tray’s white base, creating an elegant presentation. In the background is a bowl of mixed nuts and a small dish with extra jalapeño slices and pomegranate seeds.