Persian Pomegranate Cooler
Persian Pomegranate Cooler
Ingredients
• 16 ounces pomegranate juice
• 4 ounces fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
• 1/4 cup sugar (or more, to taste)
• 20 ounces club soda or 20 ounces sparkling water
Directions
• Mix the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, orange blossom water, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
• Pour 5 ounces of the mixture into a tall glass and slowly add 5 ounces of club soda, stirring slowly.
• Add several ice cubes to chill, and serve.
Benefits: This refreshing drink is enjoyed throughout Iran and other parts of the Middle East. Pomegranate juice is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories and may be a factor in preventing cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease. Orange blossom water or orange flower water is a clear, aromatic byproduct of the distillation of bitter orange blossoms for their essential oils. It is widely used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and cooking. It softens the skin, eases stomach distress, and calms the nerves.