This gorgeous drink tastes just like Christmas, with pomegranate and rosemary combined in an accessible recipe from Mocktail Party, a favourite book for anyone rethinking drinking. The authors are registered dieticians and have created this sparkly holiday recipe with healthy ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants. Bonus: All the ingredients are available for purchase at your local grocery store!

This is a perfect option for a Christmas breakfast or brunch, as the tart and herbal flavours will complement a savoury or sweet menu.

Level of difficulty - Intermediate

This drink requires some shaking and some muddling, but don’t be scared off by this. Add the rosemary to your glass, and using a wooden spoon (or muddler if you have one) gently press down on the rosemary and twist several times to release the oils. That’s the first step done!

Ingredients

(Serves 2)

1 sprig rosemary
⅔ cup pomegranate juice (100% pomegranate juice, not concentrate or cocktail)
2 teaspoons lime juice
½ scant teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1-1 ½ cup seltzer or alcohol-free sparkling wine (½ cup per cup)
Ice

Directions

Muddle the rosemary in the bottom of a cocktail shaker for about 15 seconds
Add the pomegranate juice, lime juice and apple cider vinegar and ice
Shake for 15 - 20 seconds (or until your shaker starts to leak like mine!)
Strain into two small wine glasses or champagne flutes
Top with seltzer or premium alcohol-free sparkling wine (about ½ cup to ¾ cup per serving)
Garnish with rosemary and pomegranate seeds (optional)

Enjoy!