Orange-Pomegranate Roy Rogers Mocktail

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

March 11, 2015 • 0 comments

Traditional kiddy cocktails are made with grenadine syrup, which is loaded with sugar and artificial red dyes, which may be linked to attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children.

This updated crowd-pleasing mocktail gets it color from antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice, and its sweetness from fruit, plus just a touch of honey. And all for under 100 calories per glass.

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Orange-Pomegranate Roy Rogers

3 orange slices, plus additional for garnishing

1-2 teaspoons honey

1/2 cup lemon-lime selzer water

1/4 cup 100% pomegranate juice

Directions:

Place the orange slices and honey in a glass. Muddle a few times to release the juices, then stir to dissolve the honey. Fill glass with crushed ice, pour in selzer and top with pomegranate juice. Stir.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

Makes 1 serving, 16-ounce glass with ice each

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 99 calories, 0 g total fat (0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 6 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol, 25 g total carbohydrate (1 g fiber), 0 g protein, 0% DV iron, 2% DV calcium, 2% DV Vitamin A, 42% DV Vitamin C.

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Orange-Pomegranate Roy Rogers

By Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Published: March 11, 2015

• Yield: serving (16 ounces with ice) (1 Servings)
• Prep: 5 mins

Traditional kiddy cocktails are made with grenadine syrup, which is loaded with sugar and artificial red dyes, which may be linked to attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. This updated crowd-pleasing mocktail gets it color from antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice, and its sweetness from fruit, plus just a touch of honey. And all for under 100 calories per glass.

Ingredients

• 3 orange slices
• 1-2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 cup lemon-lime seltzer water
• 1/4 cup 100% pomegranate juice

Instructions

1. Place the orange slices and honey in a glass. Muddle a few times to release the juices, then stir to dissolve the honey. Fill glass with crushed ice, pour in selzer and top with pomegranate juice. Stir.
   

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Snack
• Skill Level: Easy