Refreshing Pomegranate Drink Recipe

This refreshing pomegranate drink, made with pure pomegranate juice, mint and lemon juice, is delicious and so easy to make. It is loaded with antioxidants and is perfect for the summer heat.

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Did you know that pomegranates are one of the healthiest fruits on the planet? Yes it is!

Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious, super healthy, fancy-looking, yet super simple, homemade pomegranate drink. You can reserve this drink for celebratory occasions like a get together with your girlfriends. On the other hand, you can also simply whip it up to make yourself feel special! Either way, it is an instant mood lifter, refreshing you with all that healthy goodness.

Health benefits of Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate has long been revered as sacred. Many religious scriptures refer to it and it is seen as a symbol of prosperity, life and abundance.

It is not surprising that this beautiful fruit is so highly regarded given that its health benefits are numerous. The jewel-like, little seeds called arils contain a range of beneficial plant compounds that is unrivaled by other foods.

Pomegranate arils have wide-ranging benefits and may help reduce your risk of various serious illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Moreover, they may also boost your memory and exercise performance, says this Healthline article.

So in short, eat more pomegranate arils and drink more pomegranate juice

How to make Pomegranate Juice

You can make pomegranate juice from the arils of the fruit. There are many methods out there to remove the arils from the fruit. I recommend this fool-proof way to do it. It was a hack I would have benefitted from learning a long time back.

If you find the process too messy, you can buy 100% pure, antioxidant rich, pomegranate juice from the POM brand. This would make a great starter for this refreshing pomegranate drink.

Step by step method to make this refreshing Pomegranate Drink

Gather all the ingredients for the recipe. Muddle honey and mint leaves in a mortar and pestle (or just shred mint leaves and mix well with the honey).

Next, combine honey, mint mixture with the pomegranate juice. Squeeze in juice of half a lemon to this mixture.

Add cardamom powder and mix everything well to make pomegranate syrup. Divide the syrup equally among two 8 Oz glasses and pour chilled, sparkling water on top of the pomegranate syrup. Finally, top with ice and enjoy immediately!

Pomegranate Drink Recipe

I am sure that you will feel refreshed with this simple drink and as you savor it, do check out an idea for the next with this mulberry-based recipe.