Beef Free Vegan Pomegranate Lemonade with Lime Zest
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to serve at every gathering. Tart fresh lemon juice meets deep, jewel-toned pomegranate juice, and a homemade lime-agave syrup ties it all together with a citrusy, floral sweetness that store-bought lemonade simply can't touch. The syrup is steeped with real lime zest before being strained, so you get that bright, aromatic punch without any bitterness. Agave nectar keeps the whole thing completely plant-based, which means it works for just about everyone at the table without any substitutions or workarounds. A gentle pour of cold sparkling water at the end keeps things fizzy and refreshing, so stir carefully and serve immediately for the best effect. Pomegranate arils and lime slices on top make it look almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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4 servings
For the lime-agave simple syrup
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup agave nectar
- 1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 2 cups cold sparkling water
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- pomegranate arils, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, agave nectar, and lime zest in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the agave fully dissolves, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup steep for 15 minutes, until fragrant and slightly cooled.
- 2
Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the zest lightly to extract flavor. Discard the zest solids.
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