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Pomegranate Basil Sparkling Cocktail

By Emily Smith

Okay, here we go, it’s the weekend! On top of that, it’s a long weekend in Canada. So, party people – what are you up to?  We’re hoping to get to the Tulip Festival and enjoy the millions of tulips in every colour. It’s amazing to see all of those cheerful flowers all over downtown Ottawa.  Do you know the story of how we came into so many tulips? They were a gift from Princess Juliana of the Dutch Royal Family. As a thank you for keeping herself and other Holland exiled royalty safe during World War II and for the role that Canadian troops had in the liberation of the Netherlands, she presented Canada with 100,000 tulip bulbs in 1945. Now every year, we have a beautiful tulip festival! Pretty cool, huh?
Speaking of princesses – a Little Princess, that I personally know, just graduated from University this week! She, being my little sister that I am soooo proud of!  Way to go Cassie, you did it (said in the same voice that Elle Woods uses at the end of Legally Blonde)!!
In her honour, I would like to make a toast;
“Here’s to all of your hard work, perseverance, determination, and sheer brilliance! Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment in your life – you’re going places girl!  I love you and I’m so happy for you!” 



Cheers to life’s momentous occasions, to long weekends, to the small things, to the big things, and all the good stuff in between.

Now let’s make a cocktail!

Pomegranate Basil Sparkling Cocktail
  • 3 oz. pomegranate juice (POM or made) -To learn how to de-seed a pomegranate, click here
  • 2 oz. orange juice 
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 basil leaf, chopped
  • 6 ice cubes
  • 2-4 oz. carbonated water
  • lime wedge for garnish

In a shaker, put three ice cubes, pomegranate juice, orange juice, lime juice,
and chopped basil leaf. Shake well, until frothy. Use strainer and pour into a mason jar over three ice cubes. Add carbonated water on top, garnish with a few pomegranate seeds and a lime wedge. Enjoy!
To make pomegranate juice from seeds; you can put them in a blender or food processor and then strain them or put them in a plastic bag and roll over them with a rolling pin. 
Note: if you want to spike the cocktail, add 1 oz. vodka

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Before I sign off for the weekend, I wanted to leave you with a few fun links that I enjoyed this week and thought you might too!

Have a lovely, restful weekend dear friends :)

p.s this week I’m linking up to Fit & Fabulous Fridays and Successful Saturdays, stop by for the party…

Posted in Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Cocktail | 13 comments »

13 Comments on Pomegranate Basil Sparkling Cocktail

  1. tinajo
    May 18, 2012 at 6:55 am (366 days ago)

    That looks like something I need to try! :-)

  2. Jayme and Mendi
    May 18, 2012 at 4:09 pm (365 days ago)

    Looks yummy!!! And a tulip festival…bet that is going to be gorgeous! Have fun!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

  3. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking
    May 18, 2012 at 5:10 pm (365 days ago)

    Oh Emily, you SO hit the spot with this one! This looks so darn icy cold and refreshing for these hot Texas days. Beautiful recipe!

  4. gobakeyourself
    May 18, 2012 at 7:14 pm (365 days ago)

    Stunning my friend – looks super delicious! :)

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  5. Elizabeth
    May 18, 2012 at 7:28 pm (365 days ago)

    This sounds lovely! I just happened across your blog, count me as your newest follower!

    Cheers, Elizabeth

  6. Punctuation Mark
    May 19, 2012 at 2:13 am (365 days ago)

    delicious!!! have a nice weekend!!!

  8. Angie {Successful2gether}
    May 19, 2012 at 10:51 am (365 days ago)

    Oh my goodness! this looks awesome! I shared the link on my blog facebook page ;)
    Thanks for linking up on Successful Saturdays!

  9. Gild and Grace
    May 20, 2012 at 11:21 am (364 days ago)

    Oh a long weekend – I’m so jealous! This cocktail looks like the perfect way to enjoy it :)

    Abbey x

  10. Nicole
    May 20, 2012 at 6:58 pm (363 days ago)

    This cocktail look so refreshing! It is so much fun discovering easy, tasty, refreshing drinks one can make at home! Thanks Emily

  11. Rosa's Yummy Yums
    May 20, 2012 at 9:48 pm (363 days ago)

    That looks and sounds so delicious and extremely refreshing! A great drink.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  12. Fashion Meets Food
    May 21, 2012 at 12:53 pm (363 days ago)

    Yum! This cocktail looks amazing! Hope you had a fabulous weekend! xo

  13. Jessica Duchin
    June 14, 2012 at 5:07 am (339 days ago)

    um, yum!! i cant wait to try this! (and a few other gf treats!)

    beautiful blog!!

    xo

    jessica