I’ve been thinking about sharing a drink recipe for a while now, and I knew that as it was getting colder I wanted to share another warm cocktail, like the warm spiced cranberry cocktail I made last year. I know it’s kind of obvious that warm drinks warm you on a warm day, but a warm cocktail does that even more so. I’ve called this warm pomegranate punch but I guess you could also call it a kind of pomegranate mulled wine. Whatever you call it, it’s a tasty mix that will warm you from within.
I suspect there are many people would happily toast the end of the week/start of the weekend or those who served given the fact it’s Veterans Day/Remembrance Day today. Whatever your reason, if it’s getting colder where you are, as it is here, this warm pomegranate punch is a great choice. It’s incredibly easy to make, and great whether you are serving one or many.
How it’s made
This warm pomegranate punch is simply pomegranate juice, red wine, rum and a little sugar. I’ve warmed them with a little star anise and cinnamon to give a slight spice, but to be honest, you can live without that if you like. The wine and pomegranate alone give a great slightly sweet-sharp flavor. The quantities are for one glass, but you can easily multiply up for a larger group. You’ll just need to warm it a little longer the more you have.
Easy to make, with a lovely sweet-sharp flavor, this warm pomegranate punch is the perfect toast for a cold day. In fact, I might need another later.
Warm pomegranate punch
A delicious warm cocktail, perfect for winter.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pomegranate juice 80ml
- 1/3 cup red wine 80ml, I used Rioja but any should be fine
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cinnamon stick optional
- 1/2 star anise optional
- 1 oz rum 30ml, white or as you prefer
Instructions
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Put the pomegranate juice, wine and sugar in a small pan with the cinnamon and star anise, if using, and warm gently over a medium-low heat. Don't let t boil or simmer, just warm gently, infuse a little and dissolve the sugar.
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Add the rum, strain out the cinnamon and star anise then serve.
Try these other seasonal drinks:
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- warm spiced cranberry cocktail
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- cranberry caipirinha
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- cranberry gin
I am having a bit of a crush on pomegranate right now this punch sounds great, especially with the spicy notes added!
Thanks Petra, I know what you mean – I have got back into pomegranate recently too!
This drink looks absolutely perfect for this time of year! My husband recently made a nice firepit on our property, and I can imagine sitting next to a bonfire sipping this lovely drink! Plus, I love pomegranate seeds. Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks Jenny, a glass of this by the firepit sounds wonderful!