Chilled Pomegranate Orange Earl Grey Soda with Honeyed Rosemary
An original, aromatic sparkling drink that blends a citrusy pomegranate-orange concentrate with chilled Earl Grey tea and a touch of honey-infused rosemary. Refreshing, elegant, and balanced with floral, citrus, and fruity notes.
Ingredients
- 500 ml Earl Grey tea (preparado and enfriado)
- 240 ml pomegranate juice (100% juice)
- 120 ml fresh orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 60 ml honey (for infusionar the romero)
- 60 ml water (for the jarabe)
- 4 g fresh rosemary (more extra for decorar optional)
- 2 g orange zest (without parte blanca)
- 480 ml chilled sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 8 pieces thin orange slices (for servir)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, warm the honey, water, fresh rosemary, and orange zest over low heat for 5 minutes, without bringing it to a strong boil; keep the mixture around 160-175°F (70-80°C).
- 2
2. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 5 more minutes. Strain the syrup to remove the rosemary and orange zest, then let it cool completely.
- 3
3. In a large pitcher, combine the chilled Earl Grey tea, pomegranate juice, fresh orange juice, and the cooled honey-rosemary syrup. Stir until fully blended.
- 4
4. Fill 4 glasses with ice and add 2 thin orange slices to each glass.
- 5
5. Divide the tea and fruit mixture among the glasses, filling each about three-quarters full.
- 6
6. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently so the drink keeps its fizz.
- 7
7. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh rosemary if desired and serve immediately, very cold.
Chef tips
For a bolder flavor, brew the Earl Grey slightly strong and chill it before mixing. If you prefer a cleaner texture, strain the fresh orange juice as well.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version. Rosemary can be swapped for fresh thyme for a softer herbal profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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