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Pomegranate Apple Cider Spritzer

Nov 9, 2015 41 Comments

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This easy pomegranate apple cider spritzer is made with 5 ingredients and is perfect for parties!

Pomegranate Apple Cider Spritzer - an easy party drink

When my sister asked me to host our family Thanksgiving dinner this year, I really had no idea what I was in for. I usually cook for two, not fourteen people. I don’t think I even own fourteen plates! Planning the menu is a struggle. All I have penciled in are the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and a pie for the traditional Thanksgiving fare. I still haven’t figured out any Mama Lin friendly foods (i.e., Chinese food) or dishes that my niece and nephews would eat. Young ones are picky with their food!

Eek! I was in desperate need for a drink, and that’s how this pomegranate apple cider spritzer happened.

This fruity delight packs quite the punch, but it’s also something that I know my family will enjoy. Mama Lin always boasts that she has a good tolerance for alcohol, but to be honest, I’ve never seen her drink. Come Thanksgiving time, operation Tipsy Mama Lin is a go, and I hope she enjoys this little spritzer as much as I do!

Pomegranate Apple Cider Spritzer - an easy party drink by Lisa Lin of Healthy Nibbles & Bits
Pomegranate Apple Cider Spritzer - an easy party drink by Lisa Lin of Healthy Nibbles & Bits

MASTERING MY MISTAKES / COOKING NOTES

  • Use Limes, Not Lemons: As I was testing many batches of this drink (and getting everyone buzzed along the way), I decided to make a version with lemon juice instead of lime juice. My friends and I much preferred the version with lime juice because it added an element of sour that the drink needed.
  • Use Fresh Pomegranate Juice, If Possible: Let’s take advantage of fresh pomegranates while they’re in season! The drink is much more refreshing when you use fresh juice, and the bottled versions tend to have added sugar in them. Making your own juice is easier than you think! Just follow my tutorial on how to make fresh pomegranate juice.  Note that 5 large pomegranates will yield about 2 cups of juice. Here’s a video, tutorial, too!

  • Simple Syrup: Initially, I planned to add cinnamon simple syrup into this drink, but everyone commented that it made the drink too sweet. If any of you experiment with adding simple syrup, let me know!

TOOLS USED

  • OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker: There are definitely cheaper shakers out there, but I like that this one has a built-in strainer and jigger measurements etched in the cap.

WANT MORE TO DRINK?

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  • Orange Mint Coconut Water

Pomegranate Apple Cider Spritzer - an easy party drink

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Pomegranate Apple Cider Spritzer

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This recipe serves 2. You can easily double or even triple the ingredients to create a larger batch for parties.

  • Author: Lisa Lin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 drinks 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) pomegranate juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 ounces (90ml) vodka
  • ice cubes
  • 1/3 cup (155ml) club soda
  • sprigs of rosemary for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place a few ice cubes in a shaker. Pour in pomegranate juice, apple cider, lime juice, and vodka. Shake vigorously.
  2. Strain into two glasses and top each drink with half of the club soda. Garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Amount per drink: Calories: 150, Total Fat 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 7.7mg, Total Carbohydrate: 13.2g, Dietary Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 11.3g, Protein 0.2g

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Comments

  1. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

    November 9, 2015 at 6:31 am

    Girlfriend. This photography is out of this world. Keep it up!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 9, 2015 at 9:53 am

      Sarah, thank you soooo much!! It definitely means a lot to me!

      Reply
  2. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    November 9, 2015 at 7:06 am

    What a delicious, fresh drink! I am all about using fresh juice in cocktails. Kudos to you for pleasing so many palates at Thanksgiving!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 9, 2015 at 9:53 am

      Thank you, Katie!

      Reply
  3. David @ Spiced says

    November 9, 2015 at 7:25 am

    How fun and festive is this drink?? I’m totally going to make a batch of this for the holidays. I love pomegranates, but I dont think I’ve ever used them in a drink. Awesome idea, Lisa!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 9, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Thanks, David! Yea, pomegranates are awesome. I tend to make too many drinks with cranberry juice around this time of the year, so I thought I’d switch it up!

      Reply
  4. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    November 9, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    I’m dying over the color of this cocktail. And I’m having a good laugh over the “Tipsy Mamma Lin” comment. So funny! I hope Mamma Lin enjoys a few of these at Thanksgiving. I just pressed apple cider yesterday at a friends orchard, so I’ve got a couple gallons ready to be used in this drink!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      I bet that fresh apple cider was positively delicious!! I haven’t visited an apple orchard in years. I guess it’s too late now, but I need to go next fall!

      Reply
  5. Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:42 am

    What a gorgeous and festive holiday drink!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  6. Liz @The Clean Eating Couple says

    November 10, 2015 at 8:34 am

    This looks SO delicious! Definitely making this for my holiday parties! Your photos are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you so much, Liz!!

      Reply
  7. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:48 am

    This looks amazing! love cocktails like this and your pics are unbelievable!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks, Jessica!!

      Reply
  8. traci | vanilla and bean says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Love the flavors in this sipper, Lisa! No doubt fresh pom is the best and well worth the effort! Mama Lin will be proud, and I’m sure will be sippin on this beauty. You are a brave woman hosting for such a large group! Can’t wait to hear how it goes! 😀

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      The dinner party has gone down in size a bit since I last spoke to my sister, so the dinner should be a bit more manageable now! We’ll see how it goes!

      Reply
  9. Christina says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:32 am

    This is absolutely stunning. I absolutely love garnishing holiday drinks with rosemary! Love this!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks, Christina!!

      Reply
  10. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Gosh, this drink is gorgeous! I love pomegranate and pick them fresh my backyard this time of the year so I love finding new recipes. Hosting Thanksgiving can be stressful but I know that you will do an amazing job. All of your recipes are delicious so I’m sure there will be something for everyone.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you SO much, Ashley! I’m still jealous that you have fresh pomegranates growing in your home!

      Reply
  11. Julia says

    November 10, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Just the thought of cooking for 14 makes my blood pressure rise, ha! I’d have a difficult time following through with that request, although I could totally make drinks for 14, ha! These spritzers are soooo gorgeous! And I bet they taste so fresh with the pomegranate-cider combo. These are definitely on my to make (or shake?) list 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      I’m going to have to recruit some people to help! Hehe, yes, this needs to go on your shake list!

      Reply
  12. Kelly says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:12 am

    Good luck with hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year! Haha and getting Mama Lin tipsy! This drink is so festive and beautiful! So easy to lose track of how many someone’s had 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Haha, thanks, Kelly!!

      Reply
  13. Rakhee I Boxofspice says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:35 am

    What amazing photography! Love everything about this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you so much, Rakhee!

      Reply
  14. Amy | Club Narwhal says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Lisa, this is absolutely gorgeous! And good luck deciding on the rest of the menu–my hat goes off to you. I’ve never hosted Thanksgiving but it seems like a daunting task!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks, Amy!! I’ll let you know how this all goes!!

      Reply
  15. Zainab says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Good lawd these pictures are stunning!! And what a refreshing way to enjoy the season’s best flavors!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 16, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Thanks, Zainab!!

      Reply
  16. Beth says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    LISA!!!! These photos are amazing!! I am loving the black background!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 16, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Thank you so much, Beth!!!

      Reply
  17. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    For starters, GORGEOUS photos!!! And it looks so darn flavorful and festive. I know hosting the holidays can be daunting, but try to prep as much as possible early on and make sure to have fun!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 16, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Thanks, Sonali! I will definitely try and prep everything ahead!

      Reply

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