Mandarin Blush
Brighten your day with the vibrant and refreshing Mandarin Blush, a fizzy fruit mocktail that marries the zesty sweetness of fresh mandarin oranges with the tangy allure of pomegranate juice. This easy-to-make beverage is lightly sweetened with honey or simple syrup and elevated by a splash of sparkling water for a bubbly finish. Fresh lime juice adds a citrusy kick, while a garnish of mandarin slices and fragrant mint leaves adds visual appeal and a burst of freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this non-alcoholic drink is perfect for brunches, celebrations, or as a revitalizing afternoon treat. Serve it chilled over ice and enjoy a sip of sunshine in every glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fresh mandarin oranges
- 0.5 cup pomegranate juice
- 1.5 cups sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 slices mandarin slices (for garnish)
- 4 leaves mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the mandarin oranges and place the segments in a blender.
Add honey (or simple syrup) and fresh lime juice to the blender.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and free of chunks.
Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a mixing bowl to extract the juice, discarding the pulp.
Fill two tall glasses halfway with ice cubes.
Divide the strained mandarin juice equally between the glasses.
Add 1/4 cup of pomegranate juice to each glass.
Top up each glass with sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
Garnish with a slice of mandarin and a fresh mint leaf in each glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mandarin Blush!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
