Celery Free Vegan Pomegranate Lemonade with Lime Zest
Tart, jewel-toned, and absolutely refreshing, this sparkling drink layers fresh lemon juice, 100% pomegranate juice, and a fragrant lime-agave syrup into something that feels genuinely special. The homemade simple syrup is the secret weapon here — steeping lime zest in warm agave nectar coaxes out a floral citrus depth that no store-bought mix can replicate. Once strained and combined with the pomegranate and lemon, the whole thing comes together in a pitcher in minutes. Sparkling water gets stirred in at the end with a gentle hand so you keep every last bubble right up until the first sip. Garnished with pomegranate arils and lime slices, it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's nothing to scrutinize on a label or swap out. It's the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a celebration.
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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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