Pescatarian Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade
Bright, jewel-toned, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings a sharp, sunny tartness that gets beautifully balanced by rich pomegranate juice and a homemade honey simple syrup — no refined sugar, no shortcuts. The honey syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it cools, the whole drink assembles in a single pitcher. Chilled sparkling water goes in last with a gentle stir so you keep every last bubble intact. Optional garnishes like lemon slices, fresh mint, and pomegranate arils take it from casual to genuinely stunning without any extra effort. It's naturally free of meat and seafood, so it fits right into a pescatarian spread whether you're serving it alongside a fish dinner or just sipping it on its own.
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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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