The perfect holiday drink, this Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini is filled with flavor. And it’s so simple, it’s an easy addition to your holiday menu.
If you are a fan of fun holiday cocktails, you also need to try this Sparkling Cranberry Punch.
I don’t drink alcohol, but that’s no reason to not have any fun, “fancy” drinks!
This Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini would be great for a holiday dinner or for a celebration – and both kids and adults would love it! It would also make a delicious mocktail for New Years Eve, or for any winter celebration.
Ingredients
- Sugar and Water: This is to make a simple syrup to sweeten your drink.
- Pomegranate Juice: This used to be harder to find, but I have found that it’s in most grocery stores these days.
- Cranberry Juice: I usually use a cranberry juice cocktail, because it’s easiest to find, but you could definitely use 100% cranberry juice.
- Club Soda: You can use club soda, sparkling water, or seltzer water. All of these will taste basically the same in this drink. You could also add a lemon-lime soda, but that will bring in extra sweetness.
How to Make a Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini
STEP 1: The first step is to make a simple syrup. Mix your sugar and water together, bring to a boil, then simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Let this cool completely.
STEP 2: To assemble the drinks, add 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, 2 tablespoons of pomegranate juice, and 2 tablespoons of cranberry juice. Top it all off with club soda.
Tips and Tricks
You want to make sure the simple syrup is cooled completely. I like to make it ahead of time and chill it.
I don’t like to serve these with ice, just to give them more of the Bellini look, but you can definitely add ice!
If you need something even faster, you can skip the simple syrup, use 2 tablespoons each of the pomegranate juice and cranberry juice, then top it off with lemon-lime soda.
You can make a big pitcher of everything and pour, but I usually make these one at a time.
More Fun Mocktails
Virgin Frozen Margarita
Cranberry Spritzer
Apple Cider Punch
LOOKING FOR MORE FREE RECIPES?
Subscribe to my free recipe newsletter to get new family friendly recipes in your inbox each week! Find me sharing more family-friendly inspiration on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.
Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
- Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan. Set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.
- For each serving, add 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup to each glass. Top with 2 tablespoons of pomegranate juice and 2 tablespoons of cranberry juice. Add 2 tablespoons of the club soda, then serve.
tamstowne says
Going to a baby shower and they called me for punch ideas. This was the first thing that came to my mind.
Spryte says
That sounds like it's right up my alley! YUM!
♥Rosie♥ says
This sounds such a delicious drink!
Emily says
WOW! I think I would enjoy these.
noobcook says
Yum, this sounds absolutely refreshing! I love bubbly drinks.
Cookie baker Lynn says
Beautiful! The zip of cranberries with pomegranates sounds perfect for a refreshing summer drink.
Sweet Kitchen says
This looks amazing! Perfect for a summer party.
Ingrid says
That would also be a fun healthy (POM) drink for the kiddos. Thanks for sharing.
~ingrid
Judi says
This is the perfect beverage to serve friends at lunch. In the evening, though, we might go for the real thing!
Owen's Mom says
This sounds perfect! I love cranberry juice and am currently pregnant…so, I feel left out when everyone else in the family is mixing a drink. I think I will take this one to our next Sunday dinner. Thanks!
Katrina says
Yay for virgin drinks! Looks de-lish!
Frieda says
I don't drink alcohol, either…thanks for posting a drink that looks like a winning combination!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A delicious looking drink!
Cheers,
Rosa
Tamstowne says
I just found you through the comment you left on dealseekingmom. I told my husband that he can have The Food Network I want Taste and Tell. We don't drink alcohol either but we LOVE to make fun drinks. Where is the recipe for the cookies shown on your blog title?
SarahKate says
Those sound so festive and tasty! I wonder if they would be good with a little vodka added for the friends who want a summery drink?