Sparkling Pomegranate Juice — the perfect non-alcoholic drink for holiday entertaining!
Best Sparkling Pomegranate Juice
I’m such a foodie that I’m usually asked to bring dishes to parties and get-togethers, but rarely—if ever—a drink. So when I was asked to bring a kid-friendly drink to a holiday party, I was thrilled and ready for the challenge to mix things up.
My sparkling raspberry lemonade is always a crowd-pleaser, so I decided to build on that and make it more seasonal.
Pomegranates were the obvious choice, and with my trusty simple syrup, this sparkling drink came together effortlessly. It’s so good, I know it’ll be on repeat from now on!
Ingredients
- Pomegranates: Deseed the fruit in a bowl of water to avoid staining your hands and countertops.
- Limes: Roll limes on the counter before slicing to release more juice.
- Water: Heat just until the sugar dissolves; no need to boil.
- Granulated Sugar: Makes the drink sweet and decorates the glass rims.
- Unsweetened Cranberry Pomegranate Juice: Chill the juice before using to keep the drink extra cold.
- Sparkling Water or Club Soda: Add just before serving to keep it fizzy.
How To Make Sparkling Pomegranate Juice
- Prep: Store extra seeds in the freezer for future use in drinks or desserts.
- Simple Syrup: Make the syrup up to a week ahead and store it in the fridge.
- Assemble: Stir gently to keep the fizz from fading.
- Add Garnishes: Freeze some extra seeds and lime slices in ice cubes for an extra festive touch.
- Serve: Drink it right away so it stays fizzy and fresh.
How To Prep A Pomegranate
- Slice off the top, about 1/4 inch from the stem end.
- Lightly cut along the lines on the skin without slicing too deep.
- Pull the sections apart over a bowl of water so the seeds drop in.
- Scoop out and throw away the white bits that float.
- Pour the seeds through a small strainer.
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Sparkling Pomegranate Juice
This festive Pomegranate Lime Sparkler is a refreshing, lightly sweet drink! With a base of cranberry-pomegranate juice, fresh pomegranate arils, lime slices, and a homemade simple syrup, it’s sweet, tangy, and bubbly. Pour it over crushed ice, top with sparkling water, and add a sugar rim for a fun touch.
Equipment
- Small pot
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 to 3 limes
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup for rimming glasses
- 2-1/3 cups unsweetened cranberry pomegranate juice
- 24 ounces sparkling water or club soda
- Crushed ice or cubed ice
Instructions
- Deseed a pomegranate to get 3/4 cup pomegranate arils. Thinly slice limes.
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, whisk together the water and 3/4 cup sugar until the sugar is integrated and completely dissolved. (You don’t have to bring it to a simmer or boil; simply heat until the liquid is clear and all sugar is dissolved, if you pinch some of the mixture with fingers it should feel smooth; if it feels gritty, it’s not quite done.) Remove from heat and cool completely. This can be made a week in advance!
- Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice. Pour in completely cooled simple syrup. Add unsweetened cranberry-pomegranate juice. Add club soda or sparkling water. Stir together in the pitcher. Add sliced limes and pomegranate arils.
- If desired, rim your glasses in sugar! Dip the top of the glass into a bowl filled with water and then into a bowl filled with sugar. Pour the drink into the sugar-rimmed glasses. Add a slice of lime if desired.
- Enjoy immediately. (To make ahead, combine everything except the ice and sparkling water/soda. Add ice and sparkling water/soda right before serving.)
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Recipe Notes
Storage: This is best enjoyed fresh. Store any extras in the fridge for up to a day in an airtight pitcher.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 11.8mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 19g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This sounds good but where’s the alcohol?
Hey Sonja, no alcohol in this drink! 🙂 Feel free to adjust the recipe however you’d like!
thanks for sharing the recipe.