Mandarin Blush

Brighten your day with the vibrant and refreshing Mandarin Blush, a fizzy fruit mocktail that marries the zesty sweetness of fresh mandarin oranges with the tangy allure of pomegranate juice. This easy-to-make beverage is lightly sweetened with honey or simple syrup and elevated by a splash of sparkling water for a bubbly finish. Fresh lime juice adds a citrusy kick, while a garnish of mandarin slices and fragrant mint leaves adds visual appeal and a burst of freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this non-alcoholic drink is perfect for brunches, celebrations, or as a revitalizing afternoon treat. Serve it chilled over ice and enjoy a sip of sunshine in every glass!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces fresh mandarin oranges
• 0.5 cup pomegranate juice
• 1.5 cups sparkling water
• 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 slices mandarin slices (for garnish)
• 4 leaves mint leaves (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the mandarin oranges and place the segments in a blender.

Step 2

Add honey (or simple syrup) and fresh lime juice to the blender.

Step 3

Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and free of chunks.

Step 4

Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a mixing bowl to extract the juice, discarding the pulp.

Step 5

Fill two tall glasses halfway with ice cubes.

Step 6

Divide the strained mandarin juice equally between the glasses.

Step 7

Add 1/4 cup of pomegranate juice to each glass.

Step 8

Top up each glass with sparkling water and gently stir to combine.

Step 9

Garnish with a slice of mandarin and a fresh mint leaf in each glass.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mandarin Blush!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1171 grams (1171.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	412

Total Fat 1.20g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 50mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 106.20g	39%
Dietary Fiber 7.00g	25%
Total Sugars 94.10g
Protein 3.90g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 837mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.4%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 94.1%