Pomegranate & Pomelo Mojito

Mojito is a traditional Cuban punch that tastes minty fresh a little citrusy and a little sweet. Easy to make this mojito is refreshing with flavours of Pomegranate and Pomelo, a non-alcoholic drink, which is the perfect to serve at any party.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 13 Aug 2024 in Recipes Beverages

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Pomegranate and Pomelo Mojito 1 — Pomegranate & Pomelo Mojito

Main ingredients	Pomegranate juice, Pomelo, Fresh pomegranate pearls, Sugar, Lemons, Fresh mint leaves, Sugar syrup, Salt, Ice cubes, Drinking soda
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Beverage
Prep time	30-35 minutes
Cook time	10-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Sweet
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

1½ cups pomegranate juice
10-12 small wedges of pomelo with the skin
8 tablespoons peeled and seeded pomelo segments, separated
4 tablespoons fresh pomegranate pearls
¾ cup sugar
8-10 lemon wedges
20-25 fresh mint leaves + for sprinkling
2-3 tablespoons sugar syrup
4 pinches of salt
Ice cubes as required
Lemon slices as required
Drinking soda as required
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Method

To make pomegranate syrup, heat pomegranate juice in a non-stick shallow pan. Add sugar and mix well. Cook till it comes to a boil and continue to cook till it thickens slightly. Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool completely.
Put the pomelo wedges with the skin into a glass, add lemon wedges, mint leaves, sugar syrup and salt and muddle the mixture.
To make each portion, put 1-2 tablespoons pomegranate syrup into each serving glass. Strain a portion of the muddled mixture, add a few ice cubes, a few lemon slices, 2 tablespoons pomelo segments, 1 tablespoon fresh pomegranate pearls, sprinkle a few mint leaves, and mix till well combined.
Add some more ice cubes and top the glass up with drinking soda. Garnish with mint sprig and serve chilled.

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