Description
This homemade pomegranate juice is bright, crisp, and refreshing with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Its vibrant ruby-red color makes it a delicious drink for warm days or as a fresh mocktail base.
Ingredients
2 cups pomegranate seeds
2 cups still water or seltzer water, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar, optional
Instructions
- Add the pomegranate seeds and 1 cup of water to a blender.
- Pulse for 5 to 10 seconds, just until the juice begins separating from the seeds.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and gently press the seeds with the back of a spoon to extract more juice.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of water or seltzer water to the strained juice.
- Stir in the salt and optional sugar until dissolved.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Use seltzer water for a sparkling version.
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for extra brightness.
Fresh mint makes a refreshing garnish and flavor addition.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Shake or stir before serving, as natural separation may occur.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 151 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
