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    Home » Recipes » Drinks and Cocktails

    By Kaleigh McMordie - December 17, 2019, Updated July 7, 2020

    3 Ingredient Pomegranate Ginger Smash

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    overhead view of two pomegranate ginger smash cocktails surrounded by rosemary and pomegranate pieces.
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    This 3 ingredient pomegranate ginger smash is an easy, beautiful, and delicious holiday cocktail. Make just one or two, or make a pitcher for a group of friends with no effort at all!

    two pomegranate ginger smash cocktails in gold plaid cocktail glasses surrounded by pomegranate pieces and rosemary.

    This post was originally published in December 2016 and has been updated.

    The holiday season means lots of festivities, and that means festive cocktails! While I'm typically a wine kind of girl, I'll enjoy a yummy cocktail at parties and special occasions.

    And if I'm making a cocktail at home, it needs to be easy, with just a few simple ingredients. (A fun garnish doesn’t hurt either!) This pomegranate ginger smash is one of my favorites, and it's just perfect for the holidays!

    overhead view of two pomegranate ginger smash cocktails surrounded by rosemary and pomegranate pieces.

    Why You'll Love This Pomegranate Ginger Smash

    • This cocktail is SO easy to make! All it takes is three simple ingredients and you can make one drink just as easily as you can make a big pitcher for a group.
    • It's so pretty and festive for the holidays!
    • It's simply delicious. Pomegranate juice and sparkly ginger beer combine to make the perfect fruity, slightly spicy base for this vodka-based cocktail.

    Why Pomegranate Juice?

    I love using 100% pomegranate juice in this cocktail, not only because of the beautiful color and the less sweet taste, but pomegranate juice is also full of nutrients! Pomegranate juice that's been pressed from the whole fruit (using the skin and the arils) is loaded with potassium, vitamin C, and a variety of antioxidants that are beneficial for so many things, including workout recovery, free radical protection, reduced inflammation, and even possible protection from diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's!

    Hand pouring ginger beer into a glass of pomegranate juice.

    How To Make Pomegranate Ginger Smash Cocktails

    These cocktails couldn't be any easier to make. Just stir together the vodka, pomegranate juice, and ginger beer in a large pitcher or drink dispenser. Seriously, that's it. Or mix it up in a single glass if you're just making one.

    white plate of rosemary ginger sugar with pomegranate and a glass in the background.

    To Make the Rosemary Ginger Sugar

    If you want to get a little fancier, you can make a fun rosemary and ginger-infused sugar for the glass rims. It adds a festive little touch if you're making these for a party. Simply chop some fresh rosemary very finely, grate some fresh ginger with a microplane zester or the finest holes in a grater, then mix them both with some sugar.

    To rim the glasses, wet the rims of empty glasses (use water or a lime wedge) and dip them upside-down in the sugar. Then you can fill the glasses with ice and pour drinks!

    hand dipping a glass into a white plate of rosemary sugar.

    Can I Make This Drink Without Alcohol?

    Yes! To make this pomegranate ginger smash into a mocktail, leave out the vodka and use club soda or sparkling water to cut the sweetness a little bit. You can adjust the amount to suit your taste.

    More Holiday Drinks You'll Love

    • Tequila Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Sparkling Pear and Pomegranate Sangria
    • Cranberry Moscow Mules
    • Apple Cider Margaritas

    I hope this super easy pomegranate ginger smash makes your holidays just a little bit easier and merrier!

    two pomegranate ginger smash cocktails in a straight line in gold plaid cocktail glasses surrounded by pomegranate pieces and rosemary.

    If you made this recipe, please leave a star rating in the comments!

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    3 Ingredient Pomegranate Ginger Smash

    two pomegranate ginger smash cocktails in a straight line in gold plaid cocktail glasses surrounded by pomegranate pieces and rosemary.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    This 3 ingredient pomegranate ginger smash is an easy, beautiful, and delicious holiday cocktail. Make just one or two, or make a pitcher for a group of friends with no effort at all!

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 5 cocktails 1x
    • Category: cocktail
    • Method: no cook
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Scale

    For one drink:

    • 1 ½ oz 100% pomegranate juice
    • 1 oz vodka
    • 1 oz ginger beer

    For a pitcher (makes about 5):

    • 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
    • ⅔ cup vodka
    • ⅔ cup ginger beer

    For rosemary ginger sugar:

    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
    • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

    Instructions

    To make rosemary ginger sugar for the rims (optional):

    1. Finely chop fresh rosemary and grate fresh ginger. Mix with sugar and place on a small plate.
    2. Wet the rims of empty glasses and dip them into the sugar mixture.
    3. Fill glasses with ice.

    To make a single drink:

    1. Add vodka and pomegranate juice to a cocktail glass filled with ice. Add ginger beer and stir. Garnish with rosemary, if you'd like.

    For a pitcher:

    1. Add vodka and pomegranate juice to a pitcher. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
    2. Stir in ginger beer just before serving.

    Notes

    • If you're making a large batch ahead of time, wait until just before serving to add the ginger beer so that it doesn't go flat.
    • This recipe can easily be doubled to serve more people.
    • To make this pomegranate ginger smash into a mocktail, leave out the vodka and use club soda or sparkling water to cut the sweetness a little bit.

    Keywords: pomegranate ginger smash, pomegranate ginger cocktail, easy holiday cocktail

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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    Comments

    1. James says

      February 22, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      Have made these three times already and came back to get the recipe for a fourth. We all love this drink. We use the ginger root to 'wet' the rim for the sugar to stick. Great recipe, thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        February 23, 2022 at 7:32 am

        So glad you like it!

        Reply
    2. Alina Mancino says

      October 19, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Kaleigh,

      Thanks for sharing such a great recipe! we would love to post on our Instagram and credit you. Can you please share you Instagram handle.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Marsha says

      May 16, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      Can I use ginger ale instead of ginger beer

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        May 17, 2021 at 7:21 am

        Yes!

        Reply
    4. Melanie says

      November 27, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      Gong to make this tomorrow for Thanksgiving. So easy but so elegant! Also those glasses are SO gorgeous!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        November 28, 2019 at 8:24 am

        Thanks Melanie, enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Jessica Zodikoff says

      November 21, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      Beautiful and delicious! Where are the glasses from?

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        November 22, 2017 at 10:12 am

        Thank you Jessica! I believe I got them at Target last year!

        Reply
    6. Gina says

      December 14, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      You had me at ginger beer! And pomegranate juice is the perfect accompaniment!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 17, 2016 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks Gina! It always makes for a great cocktail!

        Reply
    7. nutritioulicious says

      December 14, 2016 at 11:43 am

      This is such a gorgeous drink! Love using pomegranate juice in cocktails - so pretty and so many health benefits!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 17, 2016 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks Jess, me too! 🙂

        Reply
      • Johanna Reyna says

        December 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm

        Can i make it without the vodka or will it taste different?

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Kaleigh says

          December 22, 2019 at 6:54 am

          Hi Johanna,
          Yes, you can make it without the vodka! I recommend cutting the sweetness a little bit with club soda or sparkling water in place of the vodka.

    8. Serena Ball MS, RD (@tspcurry) says

      December 14, 2016 at 8:37 am

      LOVE those cocktail classes. Such a pretty post! Loving the recipe too...

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 17, 2016 at 1:49 pm

        Thank you, Serena!

        Reply

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