Pomegranate Lemonade
It’s pomegranate season (one of my many favorite fall fruits). I never used to know what to do with more than just one pomegranate, but now I’m in love with freezing them to put on top of my yogurt….which also means I have plenty on hand to juice or garnish my pomegranate lemonade!
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Pomegranate Lemonade
We’re used to thinking of lemonade as a summer drink, but lemons are a late fall and winter fruit (I can tell you that my lemons are just starting to turn yellow on my dwarf tree outside). While we can preserve lemons with proper storage and we can certainly freeze juice and zest, why now go to town with them fresh right now!
Everything to know about Pomegranates
Yep! The seeds have good fiber and the juice is full of vitamin E (antioxidant), vitamin K, and magnesium.
Pomegranate seeds are called arils.
The easiest way is the cut the pomegranate in half. Then submerge the half in a bowl of water. Use fingers to gently pull the skin and white parts away from seeds. White parts, once detached from seeds, will float to the top. Remove. Strain pomegranate seeds to enjoy!
Yes! Once your seeds are separated from skin/white part, rinse and dry. I like to lay them out on a sheet pan to freeze for an hour or so. Then place into sealed container to store.
Pomegranate Juice
You can buy pomegranate juice or you can juice pomegranates yourself. Since I don’t have many pomegranates (beyond what I want to freeze), I like to buy the juice.
For this recipe, you’ll just want to double check the ingredient list, making sure to avoid any other added flavors or sugars!
Pomegranate Cocktails
Pomegranates are a delicious cocktail ingredient! The sweet, tartness pairs well with a number of spirits! Even this pomegranate lemonade is an easy base for a cocktail. Easily add gin, tequila, or vodka. Then you have a drink for EVERYONE!
Other pomegranate cocktails to enjoy include this Lambrusco Sangria – a delicious winter sangria full of flavor and sparkle! This pomegranate martini features vodka and Grand Marnier – YUMMY! And then don’t miss out on this pomegranate mule – a seasonal twist on a year round favorite!
Pomegranate Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3 cups pomegranate juice chilled
- 1 ½ cups water chilled
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ to ½ cup simple syrup
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- 1 large lemon thinly sliced
Instructions
- Stir together the pomegranate juice, water, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of simple syrup in a pitcher. Taste and add more simple syrup, if desired.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the arils and 6 lemon slices for garnish. Add the remaining arils and lemons slices to the pitcher.
- Serve over ice and garnish each glass with arils and lemon slices
