Azalea Drink Recipe (A Fresh, Real Ingredient Take on the Masters Classic)
This azalea drink recipe is a fresh take on the classic Masters favorite, made with real citrus and pomegranate instead of overly sweet, artificially colored syrups. It’s light, balanced, and refreshing, with a soft pink color and a clean finish that feels just a little more elevated than the original. Whether you keep it as a mocktail or add vodka for a cocktail version, it’s an easy, feel-good drink perfect for spring and warm weather.
Ingredients
For the Drink Base
- 6 oz lemonade
- 4 oz water to lightly dilute if needed
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1½ oz coconut water
- 2 -3 tiny drops apple cider vinegar not even ⅛ tsp
- 1 -2 small pinches salt
For the pomegranate layer
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 1 -2 honey
- splash warm water to loosen the honey
For Serving
- Crushed ice
- Lemon slices
For Cocktail Version
- 1 –1½ oz vodka per drink
Instructions
Make the Honey Pomegranate
- In a small bowl or glass, add honey, add a small splash of warm water, and stir until fully loosened, and mix in the pomegranate juice. This should be smooth and pourable, not thick
Mix the Drink Base
- In a shaker or pitcher, combine: Lemonade, Water, Fresh Lemon juice, Coconut Water, Apple cider vinegar (tiny 2-3 drops), and Salt.
- Add ice and give it a gentle shake or stir just to chill and combine.
Build the Glass
- Fill two 11 oz short glasses with crushed ice. Spoon the honey pomegranate mixture into the bottom of each glass over the ice. Slowly pour the drink base over the top to maintain the soft pink gradient.
Finish
- Add a lemon slice. Can stir if you prefer the ingredients more mixed together.
Notes
-The apple cider vinegar should be barely noticeable. Just a few drops, not even close to ⅛ tsp.
-The honey should be fully dissolved before mixing
-Crushed ice helps soften and blend the drink naturally
Optional (cocktail version):
1–1½ oz vodka per drink
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