RUBIES ON ICE

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Ginger and pomegranate are made for each other, and the color of this beverage is tantalizing. If you're looking for a nonalcoholic option, you can easily leave out the vodka for a delicious and festive drink! -Tara Deshpande, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup vodka
4 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
3 tablespoons sweetened ginger syrup
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
Club soda, chilled
Lime slices, optional
1 to 4 teaspoons pomegranate seeds, optional

Steps:

Scatter pomegranate seeds over an ice cube tray, about 1 teaspoon per cube; fill with water and freeze., Combine vodka, molasses, ginger syrup, lime juice and the cinnamon stick. Let steep 15 minutes. Strain; discard cinnamon stick. Place 4 pomegranate ice cubes in each of 4 tall glasses. Pour molasses mixture evenly into glasses; top off with chilled club soda. Stir well. Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and lime, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.