The Mocker: An Orange Reduction, Hibiscus, and Pomegranate Non-Alcoholic Cocktail

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Ingredients

1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 cups water 1 tablespoon hibiscus tea (or 2 teabags if it’s prepackaged) Club soda Fresh pomegranate seeds 1 slice lime 1 mint sprig

Method

Place the orange juice in a small pot. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until liquid reduces by half. Remove from stove and cool completely. Add the water to a small pot, bring to boil, and steep the tea. Let the tea simmer for about 10 minutes until liquid is reduced by half. Strain and cool completely. Fill a highball glass with ice and slowly pour the orange reduction so it sits at the bottom of the glass. Gently add the cold steeped tea and pomegranate seeds. Top with club soda. Squeeze a bit of lime, and add the lime slice, mint, and extra pomegranate seeds as garnish. Stir just before drinking. This cocktail has no sugar added, but if you still want a bit of an extra sweet touch, use a teaspoon of agave syrup or honey.

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