Pomegranate Seed Tangerine Juice

Name: Pomegranate Seed Tangerine Juice
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 whole ripe pomegranates, halved, seeds separated; 6 whole ripe tangerines or clementines, halved; ½ whole fresh lemon, halved; 4 oz (120 ml) filtered water or ice, ice cubes, for serving (optional)

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A bright, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juice blending tart pomegranate seeds with sweet tangerine and a whisper of fresh lemon. This Middle Eastern–inspired blend is naturally sweet with a balanced tartness, best enjoyed fresh. The pomegranate seeds provide both juice and texture, creating a full-bodied drink that's equally refreshing on its own or as a mixer.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: —
Total: 15 min
Makes: About 32 oz (1 liter) juice

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Steps

Before you start

Choose pomegranates that feel heavy and have deep, even color—they'll be juicier
Select tangerines that are ripe and fragrant; they should give slightly to pressure
Chill serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes while you prepare the fruit

1
Extract pomegranate seeds
- Cut each pomegranate in half.
- Hold one half cut-side down over a bowl of water, and gently tap the back of the skin with a spoon, allowing the seeds (arils) to fall into the water.
- Work over the bowl to catch any juice.
- Repeat with the remaining halves.
- The water will help keep the arils from popping and dispersing juice.
- Drain the seeds in a fine-mesh strainer.
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Ready when: All pomegranate seeds are separated from the white pith
Tip: Don't squeeze or crush the arils; gentle tapping releases them intact so the juice stays inside for maximum flavor.
2
Press pomegranate seeds
- Place the drained pomegranate seeds in a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher.
- Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently press and crush the seeds against the strainer to release all juice.
- You'll extract deep red juice while leaving the seeds behind.
- Transfer the pomegranate juice to a large pitcher and set aside.
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Ready when: Juice is fully expressed; the seed pulp is dry and pale
Tip: If you have a citrus press, you can press the pomegranate seeds with it for faster juice extraction with minimal effort.
3
Juice tangerines and lemon
- Using a citrus juicer, manual reamer, or electric juicer, extract juice from the 6 tangerine halves and 1/2 lemon.
- (If using an electric juicer, cut fruit to fit your machine.) Collect all juice in the pitcher with the pomegranate juice.
- The total should be around 28–30 oz (840–900 ml) of combined juice.
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Ready when: All juice is extracted and combined in the pitcher
Tip: Roll tangerines and lemon firmly on the counter with the heel of your hand before juicing to break down cells and increase yield.
4
Strain and chill
- Pour the combined juice through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a clean pitcher, catching any remaining pulp and seeds.
- This creates a clear, smooth juice.
- Taste and adjust if desired (add a bit more lemon if the juice is too sweet, or a touch more tangerine juice if too tart).
- Serve immediately over ice in chilled glasses, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
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Ready when: Juice is smooth and pours freely
Tip: Serve immediately after making for the brightest flavor and maximum vitamin content. Fresh juice oxidizes over time.

Good to know

Tips

For a thick, pulpier texture closer to a smoothie, blend the pomegranate seeds with tangerine juice and strain through cheesecloth instead of pressing them by hand.
If serving guests, reserve a few pomegranate arils (whole seeds) to float on top of each glass for visual appeal and a burst of flavor.
For a less acidic juice, increase the tangerine quantity to 7–8 and reduce or omit the lemon—tangerines provide natural sweetness without overpowering tartness.
This juice is excellent mixed with sparkling water for a refreshing spritzer, or combined with mint tea for a sophisticated Middle Eastern beverage.

Storage & reheating

Store in a sealed glass pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. The flavor and color are best within the first 12 hours. Do not freeze; it will separate and become watery when thawed. For longer storage, consider making pomegranate–tangerine juice popsicles in freezer molds (up to 3 months frozen).

Substitutions

ripe tangerines or clementines → 4 oranges or 8 clementines. Oranges will be slightly less sweet and more acidic; clementines are sweeter and easier to segment. Adjust the lemon accordingly to maintain balance.
fresh lemon → 0.5 lime or 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Lime adds a different tartness and subtle tropical note. Use the same quantity to avoid over-acidifying.
ripe pomegranates → 1½ cups (375 ml) fresh pomegranate juice (not-from-concentrate). If fresh pomegranates are unavailable, good-quality bottled pomegranate juice works. Skip steps 1–2 and proceed directly to juicing citrus.
filtered water or ice → Pomegranate ice cubes or rose water ice. Freeze pomegranate juice in an ice-cube tray ahead of time for a signature presentation, or add a splash of rose water to the finished juice for a floral Middle Eastern twist.

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