The universe works in strange and mysterious and often wonderful ways, and when I stopped drinking two years ago, I suddenly began seeing and hearing about other people who had stopped drinking, or slowed drinking, either through some dry-January temporary endeavor, or a more lasting dedication to a healthier lifestyle. That meant more opportunities for mocktails when and where traditional cocktails were typically offered. It also meant that there were more creative options for said mocktails, when they had previously felt like afterthoughts.
The cocktail pictured here is a simple pomegranate juice and rosemary syrup base with some vodka, topped by pomegranate seltzer. For the cocktail version, just remove the vodka and add more of whatever you like best. For me, that was the rosemary and brown sugar syrup and seltzer. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, or pomegranate seeds.
