Yash Lakhan
April 22, 2025
The rich colour from pomegranate is the key attraction in a cocktail, making a simple preparation elevated and visually appealing. For summer drinks, it transitions between light spritzers and stirred classics seamlessly; therefore, it becomes both base and accent to mixologists, defining the profile while keeping aesthetics intact. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
Built on a timeless foundation of the classic, pomegranate juice mutes the tartness of lemon and soda water by spotlighting key flavours without making the drink imposing.
Created with dark rum’s rich flavour that combines with delayed heat from ginger beer, pomegranate juice contributes a tartness that facilitates evolution of spice and fruit profiles over time.
Pomegranate syrup replaces regular simple syrup, entwining itself in bourbon richness while bitters keep the beverage structured, unfolding slowly as the ice melts.
This cocktail oscillates between a contrast of flavours – where lime zest meets the steady presence of rum, and pomegranate syrup completes the sip without dominating other ingredients.
Pomegranate juice alters the typical brightness of this cocktail, enriching the contrast between gin and citrus, while the fizz maintains effervescent brightness.
Taking the classic’s layered construction into account, rye whisky keeps its structure intact and sweet vermouth imbues depth as pomegranate syrup contributes an unspooling richness.