It is that time of year again! I am so excited to be part of the Virtual Vegan Potluck again! It is always a truly inspiring day. I get so many ideas of things I want to try and make. A quick thanks to everyone that has worked so hard to put this together. And thanks to the other bloggers for inspiring me.
This year I decided to go for a beverage. Here in Colorado it is finally starting to act like summer. I can imagine myself sitting by the pool sipping on a yummy fruity beverage already.
Since I have been on a cleanse the past couple days, I have been trying to come up with a way to naturally sweeten things. This drink is inspired by that and by catching some sun by the pool.
I also been really into tea infused drinks. So here is all of my inspirations come together. I love how the orange flavor compliments the jasmine tea in this drink. The pomegranate really brightens everything up and really makes it feel like summer. It isn’t an overly sweet beverage, which I like about it. If you are not on a cleanse and would like to make this an adult beverage, you could add some vodka. Or if you would like it a bit sweeter you could use some lemon lime soda instead of sparkling water.
Sparkling Jasmine Green Tea with Orange and Pomegranate
Serves 2
- 4 Jasmine Phoenix Pearl tea bags or your favorite jasmine tea bags
- 2 cups water
- 1 orange
- 1 cup Pom Wonderful Pomegranate Juice
- Couple splashes sparkling water or lemon lime soda, if you would like it sweeter
- Ice
Bring water and tea bags to a boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Bring pomegranate juice to a boil until it has reduced by half. Remove from heat and let cool completely. To speed up the cooling process, you can stick this stuff in the fridge or freezer for 10-20 minutes.
Juice your orange. You may want to cut a slice off for presentation.
Add ice to 2 serving glasses, and pour half of cooled tea, pomegranate juice and orange juice into each glass. Add a splash or 2 of sparkling water or lemon lime soda.
Cut your orange slice into quarters and slide a slice on the rim of the glass.
I hope you enjoyed my contribution to this potluck! And I hope you are having a great time browsing through all these amazing recipes. Now go and enjoy some more creative and delicious looking food!
This looks really tasty! I’m bookmarking it to try next summer. Thanks for bringing it to the potluck!
It’s really hot in SoCal today – I wish I could reach through the computer and have a sip of this lovely drink! Great addition to the pot luck! Celeste:)
I can’t even imagine. It has been in the upper 70s here. Thanks and cheers!
A perfect, colorful summer drink. thanks for the recipe.
This really looks great. Love the summery, happy colour of the drink.
*slurp* what a gorgeous colour!
I would love to have one of those in my hand right now!
This is the PERFECT spring/summer drink. SO good.
Oo, this looks so refreshingly delightful! I try to never buy bottled drinks, but my one vice/downfall is pomegranate juice/green tea blends (even though I don’t like my green tea sweetened in any other contexts). This sounds particularly delicious with the orange and the sparkling water. Thanks for convincing me to make this at home! π
Fresh and beautiful – perfect for summer π
This looks fantastic, I love green tea! I bet the orange and pomegranate adds a great flavor. Happy VVP!
That sounds really refreshing, roll on the summer weather!
This looks and sounds refreshing! Happy VVP!
– alexis
http://www.sugarcoatedvegan.com
Happy VVP to you too! Hope you had a great time!
What a creative, and delicious, combination.
The first beverage in the lineup! After all those appetizers, I was getting thirsty π
Perfect for summer coming up! Love the color. Thank you for joining the Potluck!
My pleasure. These potlucks are so inspiring!
this sounds so fresh! it makes me wish we were coming into summer, not winter.. *sigh!
Maybe you can drink it and pretend it is still summer? lol
This looks like the ultimate hot day drink!
A lovely & refreshing home-made ice tea: special too! π Yummmm! I will be making this today to enjoy sipping it, on my terrace in the sunshine! π
Awesome! What did you think?
Ooooooh! My boyfreind will love this! Thanks for sharing!
Anytime! I am glad you liked it or I guess your boyfriend lol
This combination looks delicious. I could have used some today. π
Thanks. It is amazing how food can give you that pick me up. π
The combination of tea, juice and sparkling water sounds amazing!
Thanks. π
This looks refreshing!
Thanks! π