5 Pomegranate And Herb Infusions For Crafting Aromatic Summer Drinks
A summertime ingredient that is used to prepare numerous concoctions, pomegranate can be added to cocktails and mocktails in the form of juices, syrups and as a fresh garnish that accentuates the flavours of different cocktails. Moreover, pomegranate is a very versatile ingredient and can be used as the base for different herbal infusions like fragrant syrups and spirits that are added to summer cocktails.
Herbs add a touch of earthy, peppery and umami notes into the sweet and tangy flavours of the pomegranate to bring about a well-balanced blend of flavours. As well, when infused in juices and syrups, they release a subtle scent that can be used to accentuate a number of different cocktails.
Read on below to know more about some of the pomegranate and herb infusions that can be used for crafting aromatic drinks during summer weather:
Pomegranate Basil Simple Syrup
An easy and simple way to craft an herb and pomegranate infusion is by preparing a simple syrup using these ingredients. Pomegranate juice can be blended with sugar, akin to a grenadine concoction and infused with basil until all its savoury taste and distinct aromas seep into the infusion. This slightly umami and tangy, sweet syrup can then be used in the preparation of cocktails with herbal twists made during summer such as a basil-infused tequila sunrise concocted using 30 ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila or any other premium tequila of choice.
Sage Infused Cold Pomegranate Juice
An infusion complete with the earthy, savoury notes of sage is a pomegranate juice steeped in this fresh herb. Such a blend can be prepared as a cold infusion by mixing pomegranate juice and sage in a jar and allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for about 6-8 hours. Strain the infusion so that the clear liquid containing the flavours of this herbal ingredient can be used in making cocktails like a pomegranate and sage splash prepared using 30 ml Tanqueray No. 10 Gin or any other premium gin of choice.
Hot Pomegranate And Mint Infusion
This variation of an aromatic, herbal pomegranate infusion can be prepared by blending warmed pomegranate juice with sugar and fresh mint leaves. The hot infusion will steadily reveal the peppery and sharp aromas of mint while emitting a mix of tangy, sweet and sour flavour notes which can be used to prepare summer cocktails like a vodka and pomegranate herbal spritzer made using 30 ml Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka or any other premium vodka of choice.
Lavender, Thyme And Pomegranate Infused Tequila
Another ingredient which would add a fragrant touch into a pomegranate infusion is thyme. One way to bring about this flavour combination is by preparing an infused spirit which contains this mix of floral and herbal notes. Pomegranate juice and fresh thyme and lavender can be steeped in the spirit and stored until all their flavours are extracted into a blend. Summertime cocktails with an aromatic spin, such as the tequila paloma can be crafted using 30 ml infused Don Julio Blanco Tequila or any other premium tequila of choice.
Pomegranate And Rosemary Syrup
An aromatic and savoury syrup with undertones of pomegranate can be crafted with a signature rosemary and pomegranate pairing. This syrup is an excellent addition to gin-based spritzers as it will emit a light pinkish hue and a sweet and tangy taste that is laced with the earthy and aromatic touch of rosemary. Use 30 ml Gordon’s Original London Dry Gin or any other premium gin of choice to craft such fizzy, fragrant summertime cocktails.
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