Sparkling Mint Pomegranate Cocktail
Updated Jan 16, 2026
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Bright, bubbly, and deeply ruby in color, this Sparkling Mint Pomegranate Cocktail is an easy way to impress guests. With the perfect balance of tart pomegranate, prosecco, and fresh mint, it’s a cocktail that looks gorgeous and tastes even better. Bonus...it’s simple enough to make in a big batch ahead of time for a crowd.
This bubbly pitcher pomegranate cocktail is festive, refreshing, and a little unexpected. Tart pomegranate juice meets sparkling Prosecco and a splash of lemon-lime soda, fresh mint adds a pop of flavor and color, and every sip feels celebratory.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday brunch, a backyard party, or have the gang over for movie night, this cocktail delivers.
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Make-Ahead Pitcher Cocktail
A pretty, sparkling cocktail is simply the nicest way to greet your guests, especially around the holidays. Picture yourself on the other end of the situation — when you walk into a party, and there is a specific drink on offer, don’t you feel like a celebration has really begun?
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I am a huge fan of the pitcher drink (please also consider this even deeper red pitcher drink, also very citrusy and pomegranate-ey). As much as I love creating cocktails and cooking, I feel like a schmo if I’m locked into prep mode while my guests are milling about. And frankly, it doesn’t make your guests feel all that relaxed either to see you (me) shuffling around incessantly, stirring and shaking, and so forth. Yes, some things have to be done last minute, but the more you can get done ahead of time, the better, including the drinks.
Which leads us to the pitcher drink.
- You may want to use two pitchers or carafes for this amount unless you have a nice big one.
- If you use two, make the base, and before you add the sparkling wine, divide the mixture into two pitchers and refrigerate one.
- Add the Prosecco and soda right before serving, and pour it over ice as you serve it up so the ice doesn’t melt and dilute the drink, and it stays effervescent.
Ingredients
- Pomegranate juice – Easily purchased these days. Pom Wonderful is the brand you will most likely see at your supermarket. Leftovers can be mixed with sparkling water for a refreshing nonalcoholic drink all month long.
- Freshly squeezed citrus juices – I like a combination of lemon and lime juices. They can be squeezed a few days ahead.
- Ginger syrup – Adds a little sweet spice to the drink. There are some good syrups available, but you can also make simple syrup and infuse it with fresh ginger at home.
- Fresh mint
- Vodka
- Sparkling wine – Don’t use the super-pricy Champagne for this, Prosecco or another less expensive sparkling wine is a-ok.
- Lemon-lime soda – A little extra sparkle is always welcome.
- Fresh pomegranate seeds – Again, Pom Wonderful packages these, and they’re available at many grocery stores. I love the burst of sweet-tart, crunchy texture.
Don’t forget the extra sprigs of mint to garnish. A party cocktail with a garnish? Who’s the boss? You are.
How to Make Sparkling Mint Pomegranate Pitcher Cocktail
- Mix the base and chill: In a pitcher or carafe, combine the vodka, juices, ginger syrup, and mint. Use a muddler to crush up the mint a little. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Pour the drinks and serve: Split the cocktail between two pitchers or carafes, then add half the wine and soda, along with pomegranate seeds. Stir, then pour into ice-filled glasses, garnishing each with a sprig of fresh mint.
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Sparkling Mint Pomegranate Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups vodka
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed and strained lime juice
- ¼ cup ginger syrup or simple syrup (or more to taste)
- 10 sprigs fresh mint
- 1 bottle Prosecco (or other dry sparkling white wine)
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- Additional small mint sprigs (to serve)
- Ice (to serve)
Instructions
- Combine the vodka, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, lime juice, ginger syrup, and mint in a pitcher or carafe. Use a muddler or even a big spoon to muddle (crush up) the mint a bit. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Pour half of it into another pitcher or carafe if desired (distribute the mint accordingly), then pour in half of the bottle of Prosecco and half the lemon-lime soda. Add half of the pomegranate seeds if using, stir and serve, pour it into ice-filled glasses. Garnish each glass with a small sprig of mint.
- When you are ready to serve the next pitcher, add the remaining Prosecco, soda, and pomegranate seeds (if using) to that one.
