Pomegranate and ginger drink.

Aisha Hamad AlMidfa

This recipe entails for an aromatic ginger and pomegranate infusion, with a bit of freshness from the mint leaves. It can be enjoyed whenever, especially in the heat or with a meal.

Pomegranate juice is filled with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, while ginger is anti-inflammatory. The unique aroma that this drink alludes to comes from the natural oils that come from ginger, gingerol, which is the main bioactive compound.

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Recipe

1inch fresh ginger

½ lime juice

½ pomegranate juice

2 tsp ginger syrup

½ honey

1 ginger beer or sparkling water

Ice

Mint leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. Muddle the fresh ginger, a few mint leaves, ginger syrup, and honey in the serving cup.

2. Pour in the ice, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and ginger beer or sparkling water.

3. Top off with some mint leaves.

Aisha is an intern with Gulf Today. She covers the Emirati community, culture, and food.