Dairy Free Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade
This drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all summer long. The combination of fresh-squeezed lemon juice and deep, ruby pomegranate juice creates a tart-sweet balance that feels genuinely sophisticated, while the sparkling water keeps every sip bright and lively. A quick honey simple syrup ties it all together with a floral sweetness that's far more interesting than plain sugar. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just pure, refreshing flavor from start to finish. Garnish with pomegranate arils, a sprig of fresh mint, and a lemon slice, and it looks stunning enough to serve at a dinner party or a lazy weekend brunch. It's the kind of pitcher drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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