Pomegranate Lemonade

Give your Thanksgiving drinks table a splash of ruby red. Pomegranate Lemonade brings together the pleasantly tart flavor of pomegranate juice and the bright squeeze of fresh lemons for a pitcher that looks as inviting as it tastes.

There is no need for a complicated mocktail setup. Mix the juices with cold water, sweeten to your liking, and finish each glass with lemon slices and a few jewel-like pomegranate arils.

Ingredients

For the Pomegranate Lemonade

• 3/4 cup unsweetened 100% pomegranate juice, chilled
• 3 cups cold water
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup simple syrup, or to taste (made with regular sugar and water)

For Serving

• 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
• Up to 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate arils, divided among glasses (optional)
• Ice cubes

Materials Needed

• Large pitcher
• Citrus juicer
• Measuring cups
• Long spoon
• Sharp knife and cutting board
• Serving glasses

How to Make It

1. Juice the lemons. Squeeze enough fresh lemons to measure 3/4 cup of juice, removing any seeds.
2. Combine the juices. Pour the chilled pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and cold water into a large pitcher.
3. Sweeten to taste. Stir in the simple syrup, beginning with a smaller amount if you prefer a sharper lemonade. Taste and adjust.
4. Add the fruit. Slip a few lemon slices into the pitcher. Keep the remaining slices and pomegranate arils for serving.
5. Pour and garnish. Fill six glasses with ice, divide the lemonade evenly, and garnish with lemon slices and a small sprinkle of arils, if using. Serve cold.

Low-FODMAP Notes

Fresh lemon juice, water, and simple syrup made from regular table sugar keep the ingredient list straightforward. Choose pure pomegranate juice without added apple or pear juice, honey, or high-fructose sweeteners.

Pomegranate juice and arils can contribute FODMAPs, so portions matter. This recipe uses a smaller amount of juice than the inspiration recipe, but it has not been laboratory tested or certified Low-FODMAP; check current serving guidance and your personal tolerance before describing it as suitable for a strict Low-FODMAP diet. The drink contains no dairy or gluten ingredients, provided packaged ingredients are checked.

Recipe Tips

• Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a lively citrus flavor.
• Check the pomegranate juice label for added fruit concentrates or sweeteners.
• Chill the ingredients before mixing so the ice melts more slowly.
• Make the pitcher ahead, but add ice and garnishes just before serving.
• For a sparkling variation, replace part of the cold water with plain sparkling water immediately before pouring.