Description
Pomegranate juice is a refreshing, nutritious beverage packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Freshly made, it’s a healthier, more flavorful alternative to store-bought versions, and it’s quick and easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
- 4–5 ripe pomegranates
Instructions
- Cut the pomegranates in half horizontally. Hold each half over a large bowl, cut side down, and tap the back with a wooden spoon to release the seeds (also known as arils). Continue until all pomegranates are deseeded.
- Transfer the arils to a blender or food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds to release the juice from the seeds.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove any remaining pulp.
- Pour the freshly squeezed juice into glasses, and serve chilled. For extra flair, garnish with a few pomegranate seeds or a sprig of mint.
Notes
- For a sweeter juice, add honey or agave syrup to taste.
- For a sparkling version, add sparkling water or club soda.
- For pomegranate lemonade, mix the juice with lemon juice and sweetener.
- Add fresh mint leaves before blending for a minty twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending, Straining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
