Beverage / American
Sparkling Rosemary Pomegranate Punch
Big-batch holiday punch with pomegranate, cranberry, rosemary syrup, and ginger beer—serve zero-proof or spike with prosecco.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 5 minutes
- Total
- 20 minutes
- Serves
- 12
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Check all packaged ingredients and substitutions for allergens; vegetarian or vegan labels do not establish allergen safety.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Make rosemary syrup: simmer sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs 5 minutes. Cool, strain, chill. Strain out rosemary after steeping and chill the syrup completely before mixing so it does not warm the juices.
In a punch bowl, combine pomegranate, cranberry, orange, and lime juices with 1/2 cup rosemary syrup (adjust to taste).
Just before serving, stir in ginger beer, sparkling water or prosecco, pomegranate arils, and ice.
Garnish with orange slices, fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprigs. Serve with ladle.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Offer a chilled bottle of prosecco on the side so guests can spike their own glass.
- Freeze extra rosemary sprigs in ice cubes for aromatic visuals.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use sparkling water throughout for an alcohol-free version and check that the ginger beer is also alcohol-free.
Storage: Keep perishable components covered in the fridge and use within 48 hours, or sooner if a product use-by date requires. Refrigerate the juice base without ice or bubbles. Add sparkling ingredients and garnish to each serving.
For cooling and reheating, follow the Food Standards Agency’s leftover guidance. Rice has a shorter refrigerated storage limit, as described in its recipe notes.
Estimated nutrition per serving
110 kcal · Protein 0 g · Carbohydrates 27 g · Fat 0 g
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How far ahead can I prep it?
Mix juices and syrup up to 24 hours ahead; add ginger beer and bubbles just before serving.
Can kids drink it?
Yes—keep prosecco separate and use sparkling water in the main bowl for a zero-proof version.
Why does the punch taste too sweet?
Juices and ginger beer vary. Start with the measured smaller syrup addition, taste and add more only if needed.
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