Sarajevo Rose — Bosnia & Herzegovina

Name: Sarajevo Rose — Bosnia & Herzegovina
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 oz pomegranate juice (100% juice); 1/4 teaspoon rose water; 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 3 oz sparkling water; Ice cubes; Pomegranate arils and dried rose petals, for garnish

A delicate rose and pomegranate spritz inspired by Bosnia's Ottoman heritage. Perfect for World Cup 2026 watch parties.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 5 min | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Sarajevo Rose Bosnian mocktail — delicate pink rose and pomegranate spritz

Ingredients

3 oz pomegranate juice (100% juice)
1/4 teaspoon rose water
0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
3 oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Pomegranate arils and dried rose petals, for garnish

Instructions

In a wine glass filled with ice, combine pomegranate juice, rose water, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Stir gently to combine.
Top with sparkling water and stir once more.
Scatter pomegranate arils on top and add a few dried rose petals for garnish.
Serve immediately — the ruby color is stunning in a clear glass.

Category: world-cup-2026

Tags: bosnia, world-cup, rose, pomegranate, ruby, ottoman, elegant