Rice Free Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade
Tart, floral, and fizzy all at once, this sparkling pomegranate lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and 100% pomegranate juice do the heavy lifting here, delivering bold, bright flavor without any artificial shortcuts. A quick honey simple syrup ties everything together with a gentle sweetness that feels more nuanced than plain sugar ever could. The whole thing comes together in a single pitcher, making it effortless to serve a crowd or just treat yourself on a slow afternoon. Chilled sparkling water gets folded in at the end with a gentle stir, so every glass stays beautifully bubbly. Optional garnishes like fresh mint, lemon slices, and pomegranate arils take the presentation from casual to genuinely stunning with almost zero extra effort. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and clean, so you can sip without a second thought.
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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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