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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweeteners
Flavor Enhancements
Ice
Method
Preparation of Lemonade Base
- 1
Make Simple Syrup
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves. This creates a simple syrup.
- 2
Cool the Syrup
Remove from heat and allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature.
- 3
Combine Lemonade Ingredients
In a large pitcher, mix the cooled simple syrup, 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 2 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
Adding Pomegranate and Mint
- 4
Incorporate Pomegranate Juice
Pour in 1 cup of pomegranate juice into the lemonade mixture and stir until well combined.
- 5
Muddle Mint
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves into the pitcher. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their flavor into the lemonade.
Freezing and Serving
- 6
Blend Lemonade
Fill your blender with the lemonade mixture, and add 3 cups of ice cubes. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- 7
Serve and Garnish
Pour the frozen pomegranate mint lemonade into glasses, and garnish each with fresh pomegranate seeds on top.
