Pomegranate punch with orange and rosemary

Pomegranate punch made from pomegranate and orange juice with rosemary, cinnamon, orange slices and a little maple syrup. Vegan and alcohol-free, a hot drink made from juices for New Year's Eve.

At a glance

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 137 kcal per serving
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 1 g
• Carbs: 30 g

Ingredients

• 1 unwaxed orange
• 500ml pomegranate juice
• 300ml orange juice
• 200ml water
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 rosemary sprigs
• 80g pomegranate seeds

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · chopping board · knife

1. Cut the orange into thin slices.
2. Heat the pomegranate juice, orange juice, water, maple syrup, cinnamon stick and rosemary in a pan until the punch is steaming.
3. Let it infuse over a low heat for 10 minutes without boiling, then remove the rosemary and cinnamon.
4. Add the orange slices to the punch and let them infuse for 2 minutes.
5. Divide the pomegranate seeds between heatproof glasses and pour the punch over them.

Good to know

Pomegranate juice is tart and fruity, and rosemary adds a resinous note. With the seeds in the glass, the punch looks festive. It goes with raclette or fondue on New Year's Eve and suits anyone who doesn't drink alcohol.

Swaps

Pomegranate juice → cherry juice. Rosemary → 2 thyme sprigs. Maple syrup → honey (if it doesn't need to be vegan). Orange juice → apple juice (milder).

Cooking tips

Remove the seeds from the halved pomegranate under water so the juice doesn't splash. Use unsweetened 100 % pomegranate juice, not nectar.

Storage

Without the orange slices and seeds, it keeps cooled in the fridge for 3 days; the seeds keep in the fridge for 5 days.

Allergens

Vegan, gluten-free, no milk, egg, nuts or caffeine. Suitable for children and in pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions

How long does pomegranate punch keep in the fridge?

Without the orange slices and seeds, it keeps cooled in the fridge for 3 days; the seeds keep in the fridge for 5 days.

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