Chicken Free Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all season long. Tart fresh lemon juice, deep ruby pomegranate, and a honey simple syrup come together in a pitcher that looks almost too pretty to drink — almost. The honey syrup takes just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it cools, the whole drink comes together in under five minutes of actual effort. Chilled sparkling water goes in last with a gentle stir so you keep every bit of that fizz intact. Optional garnishes like fresh mint, lemon slices, and pomegranate arils take it from casual backyard refreshment to something you'd happily serve at a dinner party. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass.
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4 servings
For the honey simple syrup
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- pomegranate arils, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for at least 15 minutes until it reaches room temperature.
- 2
Squeeze the lemons and strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
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