Sparkling Pomegranate Juice is my go-to non-alcoholic drink for holiday entertaining. It is bright, fizzy, and so easy to throw together.
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I’m such a foodie that I’m usually asked to bring dishes to parties and get-togethers, but rarely, if ever, a drink. So when I was asked to bring a kid-friendly drink to a holiday party, I was thrilled and ready for the challenge to mix things up.
My sparkling raspberry lemonade is always a crowd-pleaser, so I decided to build on that and make it more seasonal.
Pomegranates were the obvious choice, and with my trusty simple syrup, this sparkling drink came together effortlessly. It’s so good, I know it’ll be on repeat from now on!
Sparkling Pomegranate Juice Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps or Tips |
|---|---|
| Pomegranate arils | Buy pre-packaged arils to save time or deseed at home under water to avoid stains. |
| Limes | Lemon works in a pinch; roll limes on the counter to release more juice. |
| Simple syrup | Make up to 1 week ahead and chill. |
| Unsweetened cranberry-pomegranate juice | Straight pomegranate juice works, but the blend keeps the flavor balanced. |
| Sparkling water or club soda | Use lemon-lime soda for a sweeter drink and skip or reduce the syrup; add only at serving for best fizz. |
How To Make Sparkling Pomegranate Juice
- Prep: Store extra seeds in the freezer for future use in drinks or desserts.
- Simple Syrup: Make the syrup up to a week ahead and store it in the fridge.
- Assemble: Stir gently to keep the fizz from fading.
- Add Garnishes: Freeze some extra seeds and lime slices in ice cubes for an extra festive touch. Enjoy right away!
How To Prep A Pomegranate
- Slice off the top, about 1/4 inch from the stem end.
- Lightly cut along the lines on the skin without slicing too deep.
- Pull the sections apart over a bowl of water so the seeds drop in.
- Scoop out and throw away the white bits that float.
- Pour the seeds through a small strainer and use in this Sparkling Pomegranate Juice.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 to 3 limes
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup for rimming glasses
- 2-1/3 cups unsweetened cranberry pomegranate juice
- 24 ounces sparkling water or club soda
- Crushed ice or cubed ice
Instructions
- Deseed a pomegranate to get 3/4 cup pomegranate arils. Thinly slice limes.
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, whisk together the water and 3/4 cup sugar until the sugar is integrated and completely dissolved. (You don’t have to bring it to a simmer or boil; simply heat until the liquid is clear and all sugar is dissolved, if you pinch some of the mixture with fingers it should feel smooth; if it feels gritty, it’s not quite done.) Remove from heat and cool completely. This can be made a week in advance!
- Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice. Pour in completely cooled simple syrup. Add unsweetened cranberry-pomegranate juice. Add club soda or sparkling water. Stir together in the pitcher. Add sliced limes and pomegranate arils.
- If desired, rim your glasses in sugar! Dip the top of the glass into a bowl filled with water and then into a bowl filled with sugar. Pour the drink into the sugar-rimmed glasses. Add a slice of lime if desired.
- Enjoy immediately. (To make ahead, combine everything except the ice and sparkling water/soda. Add ice and sparkling water/soda right before serving.)
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This sounds good but where’s the alcohol?
Hey Sonja, no alcohol in this drink! 🙂 Feel free to adjust the recipe however you’d like!
thanks for sharing the recipe.