Not long ago, the great people over at POM Wonderful sent me another case of their 100% pomegranate juice. I have tried it before, and really enjoyed it, so I was thrilled to have another chance to develop some new recipes.
The thing is, while I enjoy developing new recipes with the juice, I also really enjoy drinking it. I love the tart flavor and could drink a bottle every day! Instead of just drinking all of the juice, I decided to use it in a refreshing batch of iced tea. We were having some friends over for dinner, and I thought the iced tea would make a refreshing beverage since we were cooking dinner on the grill.
Since mint grows like a weed in my garden (and I have to dig up giant chunks of it each year to keep it from engulfing the entire yard), I decided to use some of my mint in the tea. It’s early in the season, and that’s the only thing that is actually growing and ready to pick in my garden. It adds a great freshness to the tea, and also looks pretty as a garnish. Plus, I’m happy to be using herbs from the garden!
Don’t worry, though… If you’re looking for more creative recipes using the POM juice, I’ll be developing a few of those soon. But, I thought it would be fun to share a simple and easy way to enjoy the juice in a beverage first. After all, why overcomplicate things when the stuff is so good on its own?
Pomegranate Iced Tea
- 2 quarts unsweetened iced tea
(I made tea using both regular iced tea bags and cranberry herbal tea bags… just use your favorite) - 2 – 8 ounce bottles of POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice
- Agave syrup, to taste (optional)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Bunch fresh sprigs of mint
Combine the unsweetened iced tea and pomegranate juice in a large pitcher. Gradually stir in the agave syrup, sweetening to your taste (this is optional). Add the ice cubes and the fresh sprigs of mint. Serve cold, garnished with additional mint, if desired!
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That is a great idea for Pom! I have a lot in my fridge right now. I’d love to make this today, but it is on 35 degrees here right now!!
Pom iced tea sounds very refreshing, a great spring and summer drink!
Oh, wow, this is one refreshing drink welcoming summer!
Very refreshing! Love the deep color too!
I have some POM home too, and now I know what I’m going to do with it. Super refreshing for a warm day!
I think I would love having mint growing in my yard. I may have to work on that. Looks like a very refreshing drink!
Yummy Jen – this looks like a wonderful summer beverage! Sometimes simple is very good :)
I love this juice. I put it in my OJ and lemonade too! Perfect as an ice tea, it looks so refrshing.
Its super hot over here in kuwait…this would be perfect..refreshing :)
I just received a package from them as well… this looks so refreshing Jen…. Now i need to think of some recipes to make with mine! :-)
-Natasha
This looks SO refreshing!
Cool and refreshing. I can already imagine having this during the summer. Oh deliciousness.
Mmmm pomegranate iced tea!! Sounds so refreshing! And looks gorgeous!
What a great idea to use the POM with iced tea! I planted my first mint plant this year and I’m already worried about it taking over my herb garden, but thrilled to have it on hand when I want it!
great recipe, perfect for summer!
Never thought of a POM/Iced Tea Combo but it sounds incredible!!!
This is the prettiest tea I have ever seen. Wow. Stunning photos.
Lovely Jen!!