Are you looking for an easy mixed drink that can go cocktail or mocktail. This easy delicious pomegranate drink is the perfect holiday celebration in a glass.
In a small saucepan over high heat add the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves; turn down the heat to a low simmer and add the crushed or ground cardamom. Allow the cardamom to steep for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and strain.
This simple syrup recipe yields about 3/4 cup and keeps well in the refrigerator for 6 months.
Mixing the Drink
Gather all the ingredients.
Mix all the drink ingredients together. Taste for acid and sweetness. Add more lemon and/or simple syrup as your tastebuds dictate and garnish as you wish.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a slice of lemon.
Notes
For this pomegranate cocktail, play around with a fresh ginger and cardamom twist. Instead of the vanilla, use 2 or 3 quarter-sized slices of ginger, or 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons for freshly grated ginger. Or maybe keep the vanilla. Have fun playing and making this concoction your own!