Nitrate & Nitrite Free Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and just a little fancy, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and 100% pomegranate juice give it a deep, jewel-toned color and a flavor that's both bold and refreshing — no artificial anything in sight. A quick honey simple syrup sweetens everything naturally, so you're completely in control of what goes into your glass. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought lemonades and flavored sparkling drinks sneak in preservatives that people avoiding nitrates and nitrites need to watch out for. Here, every ingredient is clean and straightforward, from the citrus to the chilled sparkling water. A gentle stir keeps the bubbles alive, and a garnish of mint, lemon slices, and pomegranate arils turns it into something genuinely beautiful to serve. It's effortless enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for a backyard gathering.
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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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