Pomegranate-Orange Shrub
Make a round of mocktails with spunk in less than five minutes.
By Jess Thomson
By Jess Thomson
5 min
About 5 minutes to prep
20 cal
20 calories per serving
Serves 1
Serves about 1 people
Overview
In its true form, a shrub is a little concoction made of fruit, sugar and vinegar that’s used to flavor a cocktail. It has become quite popular as a mocktail, often made with sparkling water or club soda. While bespoke cocktail bars craft their own homemade fruit vinegars, you can make a delicious, refreshing mocktail at home using store-bought juices and apple cider vinegar. This sweet and sour lower-sugar version is just at home at a backyard barbecue as it is on a holiday table.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. orange juice
2 Tbsp. pomegranate juice
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Sparkling water
1 tangerine wheel (see below)
Calories: (20); Fat: (0g); Carbohydrates: (5g); Sodium: (5mg); Sugar: (4g); Fiber: (<1g); Cholesterol: (0mg); Protein: (0g)
Directions
Step One
In a 12-ounce glass, stir together the orange juice, pomegranate juice and apple cider vinegar. Add ice, then fill the rest of the way with sparkling water and stir gently to blend. Garnish with the tangerine wheel and serve.
Chef’s Notes:
- To make a tangerine wheel garnish, slice a tangerine in half crosswise, then cut off a slice about ¼ inch thick. Slice into it from the peel to the center and hang the tangerine on the side of the glass.
- For a more festive, wintry drink, add a sprig of rosemary as a garnish. The oils from the rosemary will perfume the drink.
*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.
Stay in the Know. Live in the Yes.
Get involved with the arthritis community. Tell us a little about yourself and, based on your interests, you’ll receive emails packed with the latest information and resources to live your best life and connect with others.