A Pomegranate Spritz Cocktail Recipe For Valentine's Day

Alas, we're at the tail end of pomegranate season. But given the fruit's vibrant red-magenta pigment, wouldn't you say that Valentine's Day is the perfect send-off? We'd like to think so, which is why making a round of these pomegranate-juice-spiked spritzers is in order (and for those who drink: making them spiked with alcohol, too). 

The star of the show is the pomegranate, of course, which gives the drink the attractive color and even more attractive skin care benefits.* The fruit and its juice are very high in antioxidants. In fact, it's one of the best sources of ellagic acid, a specific type of the antioxidant polyphenol. Polyphenols are popular antioxidants in the beauty space, typically derived from things like (yes) pomegranate, green tea, and grapes. And this fruit is a good source of flavonols, even more than a cup of green tea, according to some studies1.

As it turns out, pomegranate's plant-based phytonutrient profile has been shown to protect your body's cells (including skin) from free radicals, which can lead to signs of aging in the skin.* For example, one randomized controlled trial found that pomegranate juice and extract could increase skin's resilience2 against UVB rays, as well as encourage helpful changes to the skin microbiome.* Impressive results for some juice, huh?