Cranberry Pomegranate Juice Blend (Printable)

Tangy-sweet cranberry and pomegranate juice with optional apple and natural sweetener for a refreshing boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

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

→ Liquids

04 - 2 cups cold water

→ Sweetener (optional)

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

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - Pomegranate seeds or fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Rinse the cranberries and pomegranate seeds thoroughly.
02 - In a blender, combine cranberries, pomegranate seeds, apple if using, and water. Blend on high speed until smooth.
03 - Place a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through and press with a spoon to extract the juice. Discard or reserve pulp for smoothies.
04 - Taste the juice and add sweetener if desired, stirring to combine.
05 - Chill the juice in the refrigerator or serve over ice. Garnish with pomegranate seeds or mint leaves if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for those mornings when you want something special but don't have time to fuss.
  • The cranberries and pomegranate create such a stunning color that you'll feel like you're drinking liquid garnets—your guests will ask what it is immediately.
  • It's naturally sweet, tangy, and refreshing all at once, so you don't need fancy ingredients or complicated techniques to taste genuinely impressive.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step—it's the difference between a smooth, elegant juice and something that feels grainy. That pulp needs to go unless you actually want a thicker drink.
  • Taste before you sweeten. The natural sugars in the pomegranate and apple are often enough, and adding sweetener too quickly can mask the delicate, beautiful tartness that makes this juice special.
03 -
  • Freeze extra pomegranate seeds when they're in season—they thaw perfectly for this recipe and extend the window when you can make it year-round.
  • Don't use a cloth strainer if you can avoid it, because cleaning pomegranate juice out of fabric is a losing battle. Fine-mesh sieve all the way.

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