Description
The Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail is a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage blending tart cranberry and pomegranate juices with fizzy lemon-lime soda and a touch of grenadine syrup. Perfectly sweetened and garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds and a sugared glass rim, this mocktail offers a visually appealing and deliciously fruity drink ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Glass Preparation
- 1 lemon or lime wedge (for glass rim)
- Sugar (for glass rim coating)
Drink Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
- 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes (quantity as desired)
- Fresh pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass. Take the lemon or lime wedge and rub it thoroughly along the rim of your serving glass to moisten it. This will help the sugar adhere for a decorative and flavorful rim.
- Sugar the Glass Rim. Immediately dip the moistened rim of the glass into sugar, coating it evenly. Set the glass aside to allow the sugar to set slightly while you prepare the drink.
- Mix the Juices. In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, pour in the cranberry juice and pomegranate juice. Stir or shake gently to combine the two juices fully.
- Add Ice. Add enough ice cubes into the shaker to chill the mixture thoroughly, ensuring your drink will be refreshingly cold.
- Add Lemon-Lime Soda. Pour the lemon-lime soda into the shaker with the juice and ice. Stir gently to mix without losing the soda’s carbonation.
- Strain into Glass. Carefully strain the chilled mixture into the prepared glass, avoiding disturbing the sugared rim.
- Add Grenadine Layer. Slowly pour the grenadine syrup over the back of a spoon held just above the drink’s surface. This technique lets the grenadine sink to the bottom, creating an attractive layered effect.
- Garnish and Serve. Finish by sprinkling fresh pomegranate seeds on top for a burst of color and elegance. Serve immediately and enjoy your Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of grenadine syrup according to taste.
- For a bubbly zestier experience, use chilled lemon-lime soda.
- Fresh pomegranate seeds add both a garnish and a slight crunch—optional but highly recommended.
- This drink is best served immediately to maintain carbonation and freshness.
- If you prefer, you can substitute lemon-lime soda with sparkling water for a less sweet version.
