Ever since I finished developing recipes for my Aguas Frescas & Paletas book (releasing in April – shameless plug), I’ve upped my homemade beverage-making more than ever. I purposely purchase ridiculous amounts of lemons and limes to make homemade lemonade and limeade. But when there is a an extra fruit around, I tend to add it as well to give it a different flavor twist. This time, it was pomegranates.
Related Recipe: Blueberry Lemonade
By adding a bit of pomegranate, this limeade was elevated into a sweet, pink Valentine’s Day beverage. It was so perfect with the finicky weather we’ve been having lately. It was 80 degrees this past weekend and this refresher hit the spot.
If you have a couple of lonely pomegranates in your fruit bowl, or if out of season – pomegranate juice works just as well, I recommend you give your lemonade a touch of this pretty fruit.
Pomegranate Limeade
Give your limeade a delicious pomegrante twist. This refreshing beverage is sweet and perfect as a homemade drink.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
2 large pomegranate, deseeded
6 cups water, divided
1/4 cup agave syrup
6 keylimes, juiced
ice
Key lime slices for garnish
Instructions
Place pomegranate arils (reserve a few for garnish), 2 cups water and agave syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Place remaining water in a large pitcher. Add blended pomegranate mixture to pitcher through a mesh strainer. Add lime juice. Adjust sweetness if needed.
Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices and pomegranate arils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
