bitter salad leaves, nuts and sharp, fresh cheeses as well pineapple, clementines and poached rhubarb. Sour pomegranate syrup works well with seared duck, sauteed aubergine or fried fish.

Once strained, place the ginger syrup in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the rest of the mocktail. In a shaker over ice, start assembling your pomegranate ginger mocktail. Pour in 2 ...

Add the gelatin mixture to the remaining syrup in the saucepan. Stir until the gelatin has completely melted. Add the remaining 1/2 cup pomegranate juice and the heavy cream; stir well.

Pour into a jar. Let cool before using. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine verjus, pomegranate and lemon juices, and ½ ounce agave syrup. Shake until very cold, about 10 seconds.