Nitrate & Nitrite 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 syrup is the secret — simmering agave with lime zest and letting it steep pulls out a floral citrus depth that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. Every ingredient here is naturally free of preservatives and curing agents, so you're not hunting labels or second-guessing what's hiding in a bottled concentrate. Sparkling water keeps things lively without any artificial additives, and the whole thing comes together in one pitcher with minimal effort. A handful of pomegranate arils and a few lime slices on top make it look like something from a restaurant menu, even if you threw it together in under twenty minutes. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a quiet afternoon or a full table of guests.
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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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