Happy New Year and Welcome to 2022! As we enter the new year, we are busily creating and testing recipes so we can share mocktail/cocktail recipes with you! The tart pomegranate is sure to add brightness to your new year with earthy spices and bold tea. See the ingredients and preparations below:

Spiced Ruby Punch

Serves 6
Prep Time: 20-30 mins

• Ingredients & Preparations:
• Pomegranate Spiced Simple Syrup
• Sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Pomegranate Juice — 1 ½ cups
• Clove - 1 tablespoon
• Star Anise - 4 stars
• Ginger - a pinch
• Cinnamon Sticks – 4 sticks

Mix sugar & pomegranate juice in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Add in cinnamon sticks, a pinch of ginger, cloves, and star anise. Reduce to a simmer and let infuse for 10 minutes. Let stand until room temperature.

• Ruby Punch
  
• Pineapple Mango Tea – 2 cups
• Pomegranate Spiced Simple Syrup (from above)
• Champagne – 3 cups
• Cranberries – ½ cup
• Cinnamon Sticks –  4 sticks

Combine the full pan of pomegranate spiced simple syrup and spices in a punch bowl or pitcher.  Add pineapple mango tea and stir to infuse. Top with champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with fresh cranberries and add ice if preferred.

 

Give it a try for yourself and share with us your thoughts and pictures by using the hashtag #TejavaRecipes.