This pomegranate lemonade is bright and tart with a rich berry depth that plain lemonade just doesn't have. If you have been curious about trying a new lemonade flavor, this one is going to be hard to go back from.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, once you start mixing things into your lemonade, plain lemonade doesn't hit the same. There's always a better version waiting, and summer is when I find out what that version is.
I didn't expect this pomegranate lemonade to be it. My strawberry lemonade has been a staple in this house for a while, and I thought nothing was going to touch it. But this one is giving it serious competition.
I make this when I want something more better than plain lemonade but still simple enough to throw together on a hot afternoon. It scales up well for a crowd, which matters because it disappears fast. On the slower summer days when I want something a little softer, my lavender lemonade is the one I reach for instead.
The real proof that this recipe earned its spot? My daughter, who is probably the strawberry lemonade's biggest fan, has started requesting this one instead. Now when I ask what she wants for her afternoon drink, nine times out of ten it's the pomegranate. That feels like a pretty solid endorsement from someone who was very loyal to strawberry for months.
If you're just getting into homemade lemonade and want to start from the beginning, my classic homemade lemonade is the foundation everything else builds on.
Ingredients
Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference here because there are so few ingredients that bottled would taste flat. Pomegranate juice gives it color and deeper fruit flavor, and 100% pomegranate juice keeps it tart instead of overly sweet.
See the recipe card for exact quantities.
Top Tips for Pomegranate Lemonade
Use 100% pomegranate juice: Juice blends or cocktails are often much sweeter and can overpower the lemon flavor.
Adjust the sweetness after mixing: Different pomegranate juices vary in tartness, so taste before adding more simple syrup.
Chill the ingredients first: Starting with cold juice and water helps keep the lemonade cold longer without needing as much ice.
How to Make Pomegranate Lemonade?
This pomegranate lemonade is tart, fruity, and lightly sweet, with a deeper berry-like flavor from the pomegranate juice and a clean lemon finish.
Mix the base
Add the lemon juice, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, and water to a serving glass.
Stir well
Stir vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the lemonade is evenly combined.
- The drink should look smooth and evenly colored.
- If you see syrup streaks at the bottom, keep stirring until they disappear.
Add ice
Fill the glass with ice, then stir once more if needed.
- Add ice after mixing so the lemonade gets cold without watering down before the syrup is fully blended.
Serve
Serve the lemonade right away while it is cold and fresh.
Yes. Mix the lemonade and refrigerate it until ready to serve. Give it a quick stir before pouring since the juices can settle slightly.
Absolutely. This recipe scales up easily for parties, barbecues, and summer gatherings. Just multiply the ingredients and chill until serving.
You can, but fresh lemon juice gives the lemonade a brighter flavor. Since there are only a few ingredients, the difference is noticeable.
Yes. Sparkling water turns this into a fizzy pomegranate lemonade. Add it just before serving so the bubbles stay fresh.
Yes. Freeze it in ice cube trays and blend the cubes later for a slushy-style drink, or use them to chill future glasses without watering them down.
Pomegranate Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- 1.5 oz simple syrup
- 4 oz water
- Ice
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, and water to a serving glass.
- Stir vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well combined.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Serve immediately.
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