Pomegranate Water

Learn how to make Pomegranate Water (also called pomegranate infused water and pomegranate flavored water) with this easy pomegranate water recipe. It is as easy as removing the seeds from a large pomegranate and adding them to a large pitcher of water with some ice.  

Pomegranate Water made with fresh seeds is a deliciously refreshing and festive drink.

Pomegranate Water Recipe

• Fresh Pomegranate, seeded
• Water

Find printable recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Pomegranate Water

1. Add the pomegranate seeds to a pitcher and muddle a bit with a spatula or spoon to release some of the juice. (Alternatively you can blend the water and seeds in a blender, then pour through a fine mesh sieve to strain the seeds).
2. Pour the water into the pitcher.
3. Refrigerate to let the water infuse with the pomegranate seeds.

How to Make Pomegranate Ice Cubes

These pomegranate ice cubes not only add a pop of flavor and color to a glass of water or tea, they’re festive to serve during the holiday season.  You’ll need water, pomegranate juice and pomegranate seeds.

1. Fill two ice cube trays with water almost to the top, and place in freezer for about an hour.
2. When cubes are semi-frozen, remove the trays from the freezer.
3. Drizzle about a 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of pomegranate juice into each ice cube in tray.
4. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds into cubes in tray.
5. Place trays back in the freezer until cubes are frozen solid.

Is Pomegranate a Fruit?

The pomegranate (aka Punica granatum) is a shrub that produces a vibrant red fruit.

Is Pomegranate a Berry?

Pomegranates are categorized as a berry.  The skin is not edible, but inside are hundreds (approximately 600) edible seeds.   

What are Pomegranate Arils?

The edible seeds found in pomegranates are surrounded by a sweet juice covering known as an aril.  

What Does Pomegranate Taste Like?

Pomegranate seeds and juice are tart with a touch of sweetness. The flavor of pomegranate is similar to cranberries. 

How to Add More Pomegranate to Your Diet

It’s easy to incorporate pomegranate into your daily wellness program.  You can buy frozen pomegranates at your local health food store when fresh pomegranates aren’t in season.  Trader Joes often sells pomegranate seeds in their produce section. 

• Toss the seeds into green salads
• Mix them into fruit salads
• Blend them in your morning smoothies
• Sprinkle over oatmeal
• Snack on the seeds
• Juice the seeds

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Yield: 24 ice cubes

Pomegranate Water

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Learn how to make Pomegranate Water (also called pomegranate infused water and pomegranate flavored water) with this easy pomegranate water recipe. It is as easy as removing the seeds from a large pomegranate and adding them to a large pitcher of water with some ice.  

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• Seeds from 1 large pomegranate (about 3/4 cup)

Instructions

For Pomegranate Water

1. Add the pomegranate seeds to a pitcher and muddle a bit with a spatula or spoon to release some of the juice.
2. Pour the water into the pitcher.
3. Refrigerate to let the water infuse with the pomegranate seeds

Notes

For Pomegranate Ice Cubes

• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

How to Make Pomegranate Ice Cubes

1. Fill two ice cube trays with water 1/2 way full. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
2. When cubes are semi-frozen, remove the trays from the freezer.
3. Drizzle about a teaspoonful of pomegranate juice into each ice cube in the tray. (This gives the ice cubes a two-toned color look rather than just a pale pink look if the juice were blended with the water).
4. Sprinkle a few pomegranate seeds in with the juice.
5. Place trays back in the freezer until cubes are frozen solid.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 117Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 6gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g

theharvestkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate information, however, this nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. The nutritional information provided comes from online sources and calculations.