Nutmeg Free Vegan Pomegranate Lemonade with Lime Zest
Tart, jewel-bright, and fizzing with fresh citrus energy, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. Fresh lemon juice and 100% pomegranate juice do the heavy lifting on flavor, while a lime-agave simple syrup adds a floral, slightly tropical sweetness that feels a step above ordinary lemonade. The syrup is steeped with real lime zest, so every sip carries that fragrant citrus oil without any artificial shortcuts. Sparkling water goes in last and gets just a gentle stir, keeping the bubbles lively all the way to the glass. Garnished with pomegranate arils and lime slices, it looks genuinely stunning with almost zero extra effort. The entire ingredient list is clean and plant-based, so there's nothing hidden to worry about — just bright, honest flavors you can actually taste.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!