Pomegranate Rosemary Highball

Pomegranate and grapefruit form a tart, lightly bitter fruit pairing in this original alcohol-free highball. A small amount of rosemary supplies a savory aroma; use a short tender sprig rather than a woody branch.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 70 ml Pomegranate juice, unsweetened
• 30 ml Grapefruit juice
• 1 sprig Fresh culinary rosemary
• 10 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
• 60 ml Chilled soda water
• 1 piece Grapefruit peel, for garnish

Instructions

1. Chill a highball glass and measure the ingredients.
2. Gently press the herbs in the shaker, then add the non-carbonated liquid ingredients.
3. Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake briskly for about 10–12 seconds.
4. Strain into the chilled highball over fresh ice.
5. Add the measured chilled soda water slowly and give one gentle stir.
6. Finish with a grapefruit twist and serve promptly.

Original recipe development. Not yet taste-tested.