900 g ice cubes 30 – 40 fresh mint leaves (approx. 20 g)plus 4 sprigs for garnishing 2 limes, quartered 150 g white rum 125 g pomegranate juice 125 g soda water, plus extra for serving if desired 80 g sugar syrup (see tip) 30 g pomegranate seeds
Method:
Place 600 g ice cubes in mixing bowl and, with aid of spatula, crush 25 sec/speed 4. Divide between 4 glasses. Place mint leaves and limes in mixing bowl then bruise 20 sec/speed 4. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula. Add remaining 300 g ice cubes, white rum, pomegranate juice, soda water and sugar syrup then mix 5 sec/speed 4. Insert simmering basket, hold in place with spatula and strain cocktail over the crushed ice in glasses. Divide pomegranate seeds between glasses and garnish with sprigs of mint. Stir with a straw before serving, adding more soda water to taste, if desired.