Yash Lakhan
April 26, 2025
Pomegranate mocktails have more than just flavour or sweetness to contribute; when utilised effectively, the fruit anchors drinks while still providing ample scope for other ingredients to interplay. It can also be used in different forms based on utility — think syrup, molasses or infusions — each leading the way of the beverage and their distinct profiles.
Grenadine mixed with fresh lemon juice and soda creates a layered mocktail where sweetness and acidity mingle seamlessly, holding texture and fizz.
Pomegranate molasses stirred with muddled mint leaves and cold water enables its depth to contrast with fresh flavours while anchoring the drink in the essence of the fruit.
Cinnamon-infused pomegranate molasses blended with chilled black tea contributes a slow-building taste that grounds the mocktail in earthy spice with a gentle bitter aftertaste.
A ginger infusion is layered over pomegranate-infused simple syrup and tonic water for a beverage where tang and spice hold distinct presence in each sip.
Fresh-pressed cucumber juice enables a concoction that has mellow vegetal notes and tartness from pomegranate molasses – ideal to use as base for plain soda, tonic or sparkling water.
With a rosemary-pomegranate infusion poured over iced soda, this non-alcoholic sipper is defined by soft herbal profiles, in which the tartness of the fruit finds expression through aroma.