Are we close to October already? How did that happen? Just seems like we welcomed summer and now it’s orange everywhere. Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated birthdays, woke up late, made ice cream, barbecued, vacations and slept late(the best part).
Here we are on the thresh hold of holiday season, and I am not ready for it, are you? I hear friends have started shopping for Halloween, then comes thanksgiving and a ton of baking. Clearly, I need a drink.
Let’s calm down and take a sip.
On a side note,this is a concoction I was honored to develop for a friend of ours who is planning on a big event. After testing and tasting a lot, I am thrilled about the idea and I hope people like the spiciness of the drink.
This is a simple syrup made from fresh pomegranate juice,spices, bring it to a boil, cool it and bottle up. As simple as that. This goes so well with some prosecco, dry white wine or champagne;). For the non-alcoholics, this works really well with some lemonade or add a dash to your NON-ALCOHOLIC Wines and no one feels left out.
Bottle it up, and makes for perfect hostess gifts.
Makes approximately 2 cups
Ingredients:
4 pomegranates
1/4 cup lemon honey
1/4 cup white sugar
1 large cinnamon stick
8 cardamom pods
10 cloves
Method:
1. Peel and remove the seeds from the pomegranates. Take the white paper like part carefully. Grind the seeds with 1 cup of water.
2. Filter it and remove the seeds and add the juice to a thick bottomed pan.
3. Add all the other ingredients to the juice and simmer it for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Let cool and bottle it up.
Enjoy with some champagne or as shown a non alcoholic wine.
Note: You can store this for upto 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Bottle it up in clean jars as gifts.
Serve with some dry white wine, champagne or use it to sweeten white/green tea.
Shall I join you for the drink? Yes, I like it spicy.
Oh my, this sounds incredible! And I love the photos, it made such a beautifully-colored syrup. I’m going to have to try this one next time I make cocktails at home 🙂
Im imagining it with a generous pour of liquor – god knows I need a drink – may I join please?
the pics are so light and airy – I think you can claim its still summer- atleast on your blog!
I could see this going well with vodka too 😛
you know what, this reminds me- its just about 5pm and its been quite a day around here- time for a glass of wine 🙂 cheers! this drink sounds right up my alley, and i love the idea of using it as a hostess gift! that is absolutely genius!
The drink idea is cool. The composition and atmosphere of these pics… well, there’s so much delicacy and character at the same time here. Really beautiful.
sounds amazing!
Very sophisticated flavors in this little tipple. Of course you can figure out what I’d do were I lucky enough to have a glass of this in my hand! GREG
Delicious drink with awesome color Asha.
Sounds terrific and looks beautiful…I love any sparkly drink. This is definitely great for a holiday party!
@Angie-ofcourse, anytime..
@Archana-anytime my dear, drink’s on me..
Thanks all.
@Greg-glad it passed through you..uff..some pressure lifted off:).
Oh the sight of this itself is so refreshing….would love to have it now itself
oooh such a pretty syrup & drinks. I’m not quite ready to think about holiday’s either.
This looks so refreshing! I would love to calm down and take a sip 😉
I like the idea of spicing up the pomegranate drink. I love pom syrup and its usage versatility.
Oh how lovely, I’m loving your SPICED POMEGRANATE SIMPLE SYRUP! That reminds me to go visit my in-laws and pick some Pomegranate from their garden and make this!
I agree with you, I didn’t know how it happened that it’s almost October already. This year sure past by quickly.
Love your Spiced Pomegranate Syrup!! So refreshing..!!
It may be October soon but it can’t get here fast enough for me!! I love this season, the mornings and nights are coola me the days are a tolerable, warm. Love it! This morning I looked outside and saw that The Rockies had a dusting of snow, so excited!!
This pom syrup is just gorgeous! Love the colour and the versatility!
Nazneen
@Nazneen,what a dreamy place it sounds like. As much as I love this season, with it’s colors and festivities, the thought of all the work just overwhelms me.
With the cinnamon, cloves and cardamom combined with the pomegranates, this simple syrup must have smelt intoxicating!
If I was a hostess receiving this, I would be tickled pink!
I might have to pour this on some pancakes too!
Gorgeous photos Asha!
I’m not ready yet for the holiday season (although I like the idea of it) – and you’re so right, there’s “orange” everywhere! 🙂
I’m on the lookout for pomegranates and this is something I want to try. Would be great to use in pom-tinis or other cocktails for the holidays. Great post, Ash!
Missing that season already but there’s definitely more to look forward to! Love this idea of sipping and relaxing =)
Oh, Ash! I love this! So perfect for the holidays. I’d add this to every drink!
This simple syrup sounds phenomenal with that sweet, tart pomegranate and warm spices! Any drink would be wonderful with this syrup in it, and it’s my favorite color, too. 🙂
That is a lovely idea Asha!! Pomegranates are in season and its a perfect simple syrup!!! Loved the 3rd & 4th pictures 🙂
Those summery and very pleasant months just fly, don’t they? I’m still in slight denial of the impeding autumn and holding on to bits of summer here and there.
Beautiful photos and love the syrup!
I would love something like this with spice and sweet. captured so beautifully
This is really nice – it’s essentially a fancy grenadine. (Don’t even think of buying the stuff in the store – no pomegranates in it.) This is wonderful – thanks so much.
What an amazing simple syrup! The color is gorgeous and makes for stunning cocktails!
This looks like a fantastic syrup!
Yes its time for lots of baking 🙂 This is awesome Ash. I would love this with my wine..:-)
would love to try the syrup.
Oh yes I feel the same way, time is passing way too fast but I am welcoming the transition. The tourist season is starting soon here. =D
Serving your pomegranate juice with prosecco is a brilliant idea. You know I have been wanting to try pomegranate syrup since ever. Your post is a sign that I should do that soon. Thanks Ash.
It is totally absurd that it is almost October already. SHEESH. But…I am SUPER excited for pomegranate season! And now this drink!
Pomegranate is one of my fave things in the whole world, and the way you used it sounds amazing!
Mmmhhh, heavenly! This refreshing drink is wonderful.
Cheers,
Rosa
@Rosa- it was very refreshing.
@Helene- you will love the combo..can’t wait for you to try this one out.
Love the simple styling. I can’t wait to receive your giveaway gift – I won’t be back until November, but a family member will be present to drop it off in my room. I am having Argentinian red wine right now, but would love a bit of spiced pomegranate syrup with champagne. Genius.
Wow this is great Asha.I am surely trying out.What is lemon honey though,any substitutes
@Harini-Thanks. Lemon honey is just honey flavored with some lemon juice. Of course, you could use plain honey and add 1/2 lemon juice when you boil the mixture.
Gorgeous pictures and delicious pomegranate syrup, Ash…
Recently at LA I have fallen in love with Pomtini – pom juice with martini. And this one is simply fabulous !
lovely..wonderful presentaion..
@Denise-thanks a ton for pinning, helps a lot.
@SS-isn’t it a fun flavor..love it too.
@Gayathri-:)thanks.
Wow, love the color of that syrup…
Hey Ash! I love this idea. It would be useful for so many thing, but Prosecco with Pomegranite makes me very happy! We keep pomegranate around all the time. Thanks for sharing a great idea.
BTW, thanks for dropping by SBD and to answer your question, probably 95% of my photos are taken with artificial light. I use a softbox. I don’t have a window in our house that gets good light for photography. I’m happy to answer more questions if you want.
Thanks Bill.
You are doing a fantastic job with your softbox.
Man! I was dreaming the sweetest dream of my life while reading your post…Yes, your pictures are always THAT dreamy 🙂
Thanks a ton for brainstorming such a cool, pretty, gorgeous simple syrup idea.
Cheers to your flawless post 🙂
I can taste the freshness by just looking at the pictures!
I’d need a break… I’d love to sit down with you and have this drink! Gorgeous photography, Asha!
wow… what a great idea.. pomegranate would go so well with those earthy spices, perfect for fall. love this drink, so perfect for a boozy brunch.
This year just flew by…
Great idea. Sounds refreshing!
Oh wow I what an awesome drink. I am sure the cardamons and cloves gave this a very unique flavor. Very refreshing and as always great pictures. Could you believe I still haven’t got around to doing my boards? Maybe sometime this week 🙂
Hi Ash,
Gorgeous clicks and so refreshing! Could definitely do with a large drink.
Wow! I was about to buy pomegranates, but I didn’t know what to do with them. If only I saw this earlier!
Cheers to great friends..thanks.
@Miriam-I have been waiting for your boards…will catchup later..
Perfect for the holiday sip!! Love the shade of colors and spices used in this recipe, Ash 🙂
Asha, I love spices, pomegranates and holiday drinks. This beautiful simple syrup is pure genius! It holds so many possibilities for the upcoming holidays. And, you are right…I’m NOT ready for the holiday season yet and we all definitely need a drink! Thanks for sharing, girl. CHEERS!
Wow – this sounds incredible! I’ve been on a pomegranate kick lately and love the spicy twist here!
Simple ingredients, but great flavors going there.. With such a pleasing pink color, both syrup and the drink seem worth trying! Asha..