Cranberry Pomegranate Juice Blend (Printable)

Tangy-sweet juice blend rich in antioxidants, perfect for a refreshing morning or afternoon boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
02 - 2 cups pomegranate arils (from approximately 2 large pomegranates)
03 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped (optional for natural sweetness)

→ Liquids

04 - 2 cups cold water

→ Sweetener (optional)

05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - Additional pomegranate arils or fresh mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse fresh cranberries and pomegranate arils thoroughly under cold water.
02 - Place cranberries, pomegranate arils, chopped apple (if using), and cold water into a blender. Blend on high speed until fully smooth.
03 - Position a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through it, pressing with a spoon to extract maximum juice. Discard or reserve the pulp for smoothies.
04 - Taste the juice and incorporate sweetener if preferred, stirring thoroughly to combine.
05 - Refrigerate until cold or serve immediately over ice. Optionally, garnish with extra pomegranate arils or fresh mint leaves.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a spa day in a glass, that deep jewel-toned color practically glowing with antioxidants and wholesome goodness
  • You'll feel like you discovered a secret—homemade juice tastes nothing like the bottled versions, fresher and more alive
  • It comes together in minutes, no cooking required, which means even on rushed mornings you can start your day right
02 -
  • The pulp is your friend—don't feel like you need to squeeze every last drop of juice out of those fibers, or you'll end up with a grainy texture that's less pleasant to drink
  • Fresh pomegranates are worth the effort when they're in season, but thawed frozen ones are honestly just as good and save you the sticky work of extracting seeds
  • This juice oxidizes and separates if left too long, which is normal—just give it a gentle stir before serving, and it'll look gorgeous again
03 -
  • If you have a powerful blender, you can skip the straining and drink it as a smooth juice-smoothie hybrid—it's less refined but equally delicious and nutritious
  • A splash of fresh lemon or orange juice added after straining brightens the flavor in a way that feels like an orchestra tuning up before a performance
  • Make extra and freeze it in ice cube trays—you'll have little rubies of juice ready to blend into smoothies or defrost for quick drinks on busy mornings

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