Lactose Free Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade
This drink is bright, bubbly, and absolutely stunning in a glass — the kind of thing that makes any gathering feel a little more special without requiring much effort at all. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and 100% pomegranate juice give it a bold, tangy-sweet flavor that no store-bought mix can touch. A quick honey simple syrup ties everything together with just the right amount of natural sweetness, and the chilled sparkling water adds that satisfying fizz at the very end. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — it's just clean, refreshing flavor from start to finish. The optional garnishes of lemon slices, fresh mint, and pomegranate arils take it from casual to genuinely gorgeous if you're serving guests. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to all season long.
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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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