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Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade

A small pomegranate portion adds a tart ruby note to this lemon-led sparkling drink. It has no tonic bitterness or whole fruit; the lemonade base is mixed before the soda is opened.

Ready in5 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving69Total sugar · estimated per serving16g
Ruby sparkling pomegranate lemonade with ice, pomegranate and lemon.Non-alcoholic
Step by step

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  1. 01

    Dissolve the sugar fully in the 30 mL still water in a small jug. Stir in the pomegranate juice and lemon juice.

  2. 02

    Add the measured ice to a tall glass and pour the juice base over it.

  3. 03

    Slowly top with the chilled sparkling water. Stir once or twice with a spoon and serve; do not shake or blend the carbonated drink.

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Easy swaps

  • Use 150 mL still water instead of sparkling water for a flat version with the same ingredient quantities otherwise.
  • Use 4 g sugar for a sharper drink; pomegranate and lemon are both tart, and the added-sugar estimate changes.

Mixpert tips

  • Dissolve sugar before adding bubbles so it does not collect as grit below the ice.
  • Open sparkling water close to serving and pour slowly to retain more carbonation.
Good to know

Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade FAQs

Can I shake sparkling pomegranate lemonade?

No. Mix the juice and sugar base first, then add sparkling water in the serving glass. Shaking carbonation can build pressure and releases the bubbles the drink is meant to retain.

How does this differ from pomegranate tonic?

This lemonade uses a larger lemon contribution and plain sparkling water. Pomegranate tonic has a bitter tonic-water base with its own sugar profile, so they are separate formulations.

Can I use sweetened pomegranate syrup here?

Syrup is more concentrated and contains added sweetener. It is not interchangeable with 60 g 100% juice; it needs new proportions and a separate source-based calculation.

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