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A bottle of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice sits on a cutting board surrounded by pomegranate arils.

Fresh Pomegranate Juice (How to Juice a Pomegranate)

Lindsey Neumayer
Learn how to juice a pomegranate at home with this simple, single-ingredient fresh pomegranate juice recipe! This recipe walks you through the process of extracting pomegranate seeds and turning them into vibrant, flavorful juice that's perfect for drinking on its own or using in cocktails, mocktails, and other recipes. No additives, no preservatives - just pure, homemade pomegranate juice that tastes better than anything you can buy at the store.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Juicing time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 16 ounces
Calories 0.2 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 juicer you can also use an electric citrus press or blender
  • 1 fine mesh sieve non-reactive metal
  • 1 storage bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole pomegranates about the size of a whiffle ball

Instructions
 

  • Cut. Cut the crown off the top of the pomegranate.
  • Open. Score the pomegranate into 3-4 sections, then gently pry it apart to reveal the seeds.
  • Peel. Place the wedges of pomegranate in a large bowl of water, and gently peel the seeds away from the outer shell of the fruit.
  • Drain. Using your hands, carefully agitate the seeds to remove any excess pith or fiber, which could make your juice bitter.
  • Juice. Juice the pomegranate seeds using a juicer.
  • Strain. Strain your juice to remove any sediment or large pieces of fruit.
  • Store. Pour your juice into an airtight storage bottle.
  • Refrigerate. Store your juice in the fridge for up to 5 days, and use it in all your favorite recipes!

Notes

Using a blender? 👀
Yup, you can even use a blender to juice pomegranates, too! I prefer to use a smaller blender like my Ninja Foodi (affiliate link). It’s easier to process smaller batches of pomegranate seeds in a more compact blender opposed to a larger one.
  1. Quickly pulse the blender using a pulse button or by lightly tapping the blend button.
  2. The key is SHORT bursts of blending, so you break open the juice sacs without pulverizing the seeds.
  3. Take care to strain the juice out, and press any remaining arils to pop the juice out of them!
Using an electric citrus juicer? 👀
If you have an electric citrus juicer, you can process your pomegranates easily, too! I have and love this one from tribest, which is a dupe of the one Ina Garten uses (affiliate link).
  1. Simply slice your fruits in half widthwise, and press them down, similar to juicing a grapefruit.
  2. The juicer may get clogged more easily because of the pulp, but you can double-strain it to remove excess sediment or pulp!

Nutrition

Calories: 0.2kcalCarbohydrates: 0.05gProtein: 0.004gFat: 0.003gSodium: 0.01mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.03gVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 0.03mgIron: 0.001mg
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Keyword: autumn, breakfast, brunch, fruit, juice, winter