Genetic Red Fizz with Blood Orange and Pomegranate
A vibrant, tangy cocktail blending blood orange and pomegranate to symbolize the vitality of red blood cells with a refreshing fizz. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blood orange juice, pomegranate juice, gin for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blood orange juice
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz club soda
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz blood orange juice, 1 oz pomegranate juice, 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold. Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 3: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 4: Garnish by threading 3 pomegranate seeds onto a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim, then add a thin wheel of blood orange inside the glass.






