{"id":5075,"date":"2009-06-05T08:24:02","date_gmt":"2009-06-05T15:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ecurry.com\/blog\/?p=5075"},"modified":"2012-12-09T18:06:37","modified_gmt":"2012-12-10T01:06:37","slug":"pomegranate-cooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ecurry.com\/blog\/drinks-cocktails-beverages\/pomegranate-cooler\/","title":{"rendered":"Pomegranate Cooler"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nWe had received our Pack of POM (100% Pomegranate Juice), in little snowmen like bottles about two months back. Most of them were gone in a couple of days,\u00a0 straight from the bottle chilled. I did manage to save one to make this drink. This antioxidants packed juice rocks! I did not even contemplate cooking with it, but the possibilities of making coolers\/cocktails & mocktails are endless, & our heads are have been busy buzzing with ideas.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0 temperature here is climbing till the 90s during the day time…Summer has definitely arrived in Texas. However it is still pretty & comfortable during the evenings & the morning hours.. the heat is yet to come. This happens to be THE DRINK for one of those hot summer afternoons, esp. if you happened to have been outside & desperately want a cooler when you walk inside the house. I have some fresh mint growing inside & outside. The rest of the ingredients are of everyday use.. except for the lovely things in the alcoholic version:-D<\/p>\n

Thanks! POM<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Ingredients: (makes 2 servings)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. 1.5\u00a0 Cup Pomegranate Juice chilled (Or 1\/2 Cup Cranberry Juice chilled + 1 Cup Pom Juice Chilled)<\/li>\n
  2. A Fistful of Mint Leaves<\/li>\n
  3. 1\/2 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger Juice<\/li>\n
  4. Sprite or any Lime Soda chilled<\/li>\n
  5. Ice<\/li>\n
  6. Sugar or Honey to Taste<\/li>\n
  7. 1\/2 Teaspoon of Orange Blossom Water (Optional)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Alcoholic Version:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    1 ounce of Vodka + 1\/2 Ounce of Orange Liqueur
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    \nPreparation:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    Muddle the mint leaves (with sugar or honey if you are using it).<\/p>\n

    Combine the pomegranate, cranberry juice, orange blossom water (if you are using it)\u00a0 & ginger juice with the mint leaves. Add Ice & Give it a good shake shake shake.
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    Pour it in to individual glasses, half glass each. Fill it up with Sprite or any Lime Soda.\u00a0 Garnish with mint leaves.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n


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    \nThis is a fantastic drink for outdoor\/indoor parties. Prepare the drink & keep it ready chilled. Add the soda just before serving. Garnish with mint.<\/p>\n


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