Tips for a better mix
- Rose water is powerful: start with two drops, then taste.
OPC ORIGINALS
Pomegranate & Rose Cooler
Pomegranate · rose · jewel-toned · 5 minutes · Highball
An OPC editorial recipe to start a conversation. pomegranate, rose, jewel-toned. Make it your own, then share the people, place or moment behind your version.
In the glass
Ingredients for 1 drink · Ice as needed
- 80 ml pomegranate juice
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml sugar syrup
- 2 drops food-grade rose water
- 80 ml soda water
Quantities are scaled from the recipe’s submitted serving count. Ice, unmeasured pinches and garnishes are as needed. For several cocktails, mix in shaker-sized batches.
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THE METHOD
Make it, one step at a time.
- 1
Chill the serving glass and fill it with ice. Prepare any garnish listed.
- 2
Measure in the non-carbonated ingredients and stir gently to combine.
- 3
Top slowly with the sparkling ingredient, if listed. Stir once or twice and add the garnish.
A VISUAL GUIDE
See the key stages.
Look for these moments as you mix. Follow the written method for quantities and order.
STEP 1
Chill & prepare
Chill the serving glass and fill it with ice. Prepare any garnish listed.
STEP 2
Measure & mix
Measure in the non-carbonated ingredients and stir gently to combine.
STEP 3
Top & finish
Top slowly with the sparkling ingredient, if listed. Stir once or twice and add the garnish.
Images show the intended stages and appearance.
BARTENDER’S NOTES & SWAPS
A little help from the OPC bar.
Optional pointers for making it your own while keeping the spirit of the recipe.
Make it your own
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds for colour.
YOUR TURN