Zero Proof Recipe: Autumn Tonic

Wait all year for it to be autumn. Recently, I created some original cocktails at the request of the lovely POM Wonderful pomegranate juice.
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This quenching seasonal drink has a sprightly sweetness that is tapered by the bitterness of the tonic. The cayenne pepper at the end introduces a surprise savory finish with a lingering soft heat. ⁠⁠
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Pair this drink with flatbread crackers and a spicy jam, or a kale salad tossed with pomegranate arils and roasted pistachios. ⁠⁠

In a highball glass filled with ice, add the three juices and stir briskly. Slowly top with chilled tonic water.

Dust with a pinch of cayenne pepper.