Pomegranate Gin Fizz with Lime and Mint

This colorful beverage with gin, sweet pomegranate juice, fizzy club soda, and a squeeze of fresh lime makes a refreshing summer drink. 

After Monday’s 4th of July Healthy Recipe Roundup I thought it would be a fun idea to make an adult beverage to go along with all that good food. And since today is 5 Ingredient Friday, this gin inspired drink is perfect!

Mr. Mike’s a gin fan, though most often he drinks his gin with seltzer and lime. Personally, I stick to white wine most happy hours, but I must say I enjoyed dreaming up something new to try.

Costco sells big bottles of POM for an amazing price so I keep it on hand to add to my water during the day. I like that it’s not too sweet and has a ton of antioxidants, so it’s good for me too. (Though I’m guessing the alcohol in the gin might negate the health benefits in this case!)

Muddling a few leaves of mint on the bottom of the glass adds to the invigorating pomegranate flavor of this summery libation, along with the hint of lime and fizzy soda.

We’re heading to a friend’s house for a big fish fry over the weekend. What do you think? Should I take this drink offering with me to share?

Shake It Up!

This drink is just as refreshing without the gin. If you like a shot of fun but gin isn’t your thing, vodka or white wine would be just as refreshing.

Happy 4th of July!

~Kristi

Pomegranate Gin Fizz with Lime and Mint   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   Pomegranate Gin Fizz with Lime and Mint Author: Kristi RImkus Recipe type: Drink Serves: 1 Serving Ingredients

• 4 small fresh mint leaves
• 1.5 ounces gin
• 3 ounces pomegranate juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 ounces club soda
• 1 ea lime slice

Instructions

1. Smash the mint on the bottom of a tall glass.
2. Add the gin, pomegranate juice, lime juice and club soda to the glass and gently stir.
3. Fill with ice and serve with lime slice.

Notes Food energy: 174kcal
Weight Watchers Smart Points 7
Saturated fatty acids: 0.07g
Total fat: 0.21g
Cholesterol: --
Carbohydrate, by difference: 19.57g
Total dietary fiber: 2.04g
Protein: 0.67g
Total sugars: 12.15g
Potassium: 268mg
Sodium: 25mg Wordpress Recipe Plugin by EasyRecipe 3.5.3208
FYI – You might like this sparkling wine with berries too. It’s perfect with a shot of gin in place of wine!

Last updated by Kristi Rimkus at July 4, 2016.