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Pomegranate Apple Basil Refresher
Susan Phillips
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Fall brings out some of the best in what California has to offer.
Apples, Pomegranates, Persimmons…. just to name a few!
This family-friendly drink is super simple to make and very satisfying. The ingredients are immune boosting, energizing our bodies for the holidays and inevitable flu season. It’s lovely served in a glass pitcher so you can see the beautiful floating additions to the juice.
I love the basil addition too!
It adds a subtle earthy flavor that is perfect for your Holiday gatherings
Look at that beauty! Let’s get started….
Simply add the sliced apples and pomegranate arils to the bottom of a glass pitcher. You can also add the basil leaves at this time too
Fill the pitcher with ice and add the basil, if you haven’t already done so, and apple juice
Add in the pomegranate juice and lemon-lime soda and stir well to combine
Serve and enjoy!
Here is the quick recipe for ya…
- 1 California apple, sliced (I used JonaGold)
- 1 Pomegranate, arils removed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, about 10-12 large
- 48 oz. apple juice
- 12 oz. pomegranate juice
- 12 oz. lemon-lime soda
- Ice
- Place the apples, pomegranate arils and basil leaves in the bottom of the pitcher. Fill the pitcher with ice up to a little over half way
- Pour in the apple juice, pomegranate juice and soda. Stir to mix well.
- Serve and enjoy!