Description
Make a creamy, bubbly, delicious Italian soda with pomegranate juice and maybe even spiked with vodka for a party cocktail.
Ingredients
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Pomegranate Italian Soda
- 2 ounces pomegranate syrup (see recipe below)
- 4 ounces club soda
- 1–2 tablespoons half and half
- 2 ounces vodka (optional)
Pomegranate Syrup
- 16 ounces 100% pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Pomegranate Italian Soda
- In a medium glass filled with crushed ice, add pomegranate juice and then club soda.
- Float half and half on top, stirring to incorporate as desired.
- If adding vodka, reduce the amount of club soda by slightly.
Pomegranate Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, or until mixture has reduced to about half. Be careful not to overcook or it will become a hard, sticky texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Drink, Soda
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian