Winter Pomegranate Mojito
February 22nd, 2026 10:52 AM Theresa Categories: Nutrition
Prep & Cook Time
☐ Prep: 5 minutes
☐ Cook: None
☐ Total Time: 5 minutes
☐ Serves: 1 (easily multiplied)
Ingredients
☐ 100ml pomegranate juice
☐ ½ lime, cut into wedges
☐ Small handful of fresh mint leaves
☐ 1–2 tsp sugar syrup (to taste)
☐ Ice cubes
☐ Sparkling water or soda water, to top up
☐ Pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
☐ Extra mint sprig (optional, for garnish)
Shopping List
☐ Pomegranate juice
☐ Fresh lime
☐ Fresh mint
☐ Sugar syrup (or sugar to make your own)
☐ Sparkling/soda water
☐ Pomegranate seeds (optional garnish)
☐ Ice
Prep List
☐ Cut lime into wedges
☐ Wash mint leaves
☐ Prepare sugar syrup if homemade
☐ Gather ice and glass
Instructions
☐ Place lime wedges and mint leaves into a sturdy glass
☐ Gently muddle to release lime juice and mint oils
☐ Add sugar syrup and stir briefly
☐ Fill the glass with ice
☐ Pour in pomegranate juice
☐ Top up with sparkling water or soda water
☐ Stir gently to combine
☐ Garnish with pomegranate seeds and extra mint if desired
Tips & Variations
☐ Adjust sugar syrup depending on the sweetness of the pomegranate juice
☐ For a stronger mint flavor, clap mint leaves between your hands before adding
☐ Use crushed ice for a more traditional mojito texture
☐ Add extra lime juice for a tarter drink
☐ Serve in a tall glass for best presentation
Nutrition (Approximate, per serving)
☐ Low fat
☐ Non-alcoholic
☐ Contains natural fruit sugars
☐ Calories vary based on the sugar syrup amount
Meal Prep & Storage
☐ Best served immediately after mixing
☐ Can pre-muddle lime, mint, and syrup up to 2 hours ahead; refrigerate
☐ Add ice, juice, and sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizz
☐ Do not store a fully assembled drink (loses carbonation)
☐ No reheating required