There’s always a jug of something on the table by the time the second round of meat hits the braai. Plain water doesn’t cut it once people have been standing in the sun for an hour — they want something with some substance. This is our go-to. Take 5 minutes to throw together, and everyone loves it.
Pomegranate seeds bashed straight from the fruit, fresh ginger grated in, and a tablespoon of Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice to tie the ginger and citrus together without needing a second bottle on the counter. Top up with cold water and ice, leave it twenty minutes, and what comes out the other side tastes like something you’d pay for at a hotel pool bar.
Pomegranate, Ginger & Lime Water
Ingredients
Method
- Halve the pomegranate. Hold each half cut side down over a large jug and bash the back of it firmly with a spoon so the seeds tumble in.
- Finely grate the ginger straight into the jug.
- Add the Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice and the mint sprigs.
- Add the ice, then top up with the cold water. Stir well.
- Leave to infuse in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving. Stir again and pour over fresh ice.
Notes
We Use Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice
Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice does the job that fresh ginger and fresh lime would normally do together — in one tablespoon, with none of the prep. In cold water specifically, it builds slowly. The first sip is mostly pomegranate and lime. The ginger warmth arrives in the finish, a few seconds after you swallow, and it lingers there.
Because it’s a concentrate, one tablespoon is enough for a full litre jug. You’re not trying to balance fresh lime acidity against fresh ginger heat on the fly — it’s already balanced in the bottle, every time you reach for it.
A Few Tips
Bash the pomegranate, don’t cut it apart — hold each half cut side down over the jug and hit the back with a spoon. The seeds drop straight in with none of the white pith, and there’s no mess on the chopping board.
Make it ahead — twenty minutes is the minimum. An hour is better. The flavours have more time to find each other and the ginger comes through more clearly.
Use a fine grater for the ginger — you want it disappearing into the water, not floating around as stringy bits. A microplane works best.
Stir before serving — the pomegranate seeds settle at the bottom of the jug. Give it a proper stir each time you pour so everyone gets their share.
How We Serve It
Straight from the jug, poured over fresh ice in tall glasses. This isn’t a drink that needs garnishing or fussing over — the pomegranate seeds floating in the glass do all the visual work on their own.
It works on a braai table next to the beer and the wine for anyone who isn’t drinking, and it works just as well on its own on a hot afternoon when plain water feels like too little effort.
More Ways to Use Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice
Once there’s a bottle in the fridge, it doesn’t stay limited to flavoured water. Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice earns its place across the kitchen. A few ideas:
Tequila tonic — a tablespoon in place of fresh lime squeeze, alongside tequila and tonic water. Ice and a few cucumber slices.
Yoghurt marinade — stirred through natural yoghurt with mint and crushed coriander seeds for chicken, lamb or halloumi on the braai.
Smoothies — a teaspoon in a banana and coconut smoothie cuts the sweetness and adds a ginger lift that wakes the whole glass up.
Curry finishes — a tablespoon stirred in off the heat at the end of a long-cooked curry, right before serving.
The Good Stuff
Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice is a concentrated lime juice with sharp ginger flavouring, sitting at 43’46°Brix — concentrated enough that a tablespoon carries real flavour through a full litre of water. It’s dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, Halaal and Kosher certified. Store in a cool, dry place, shake well before use, and refrigerate once opened.
Ways to Change It Up
Make it sparkling — swap still water for sparkling water for a bit more fizz and lift. Add it last, just before serving, so it doesn’t go flat sitting in the fridge.
Add other fruit — sliced orange or strawberries work well alongside the pomegranate without overcomplicating the flavour.
Swap the mint — fresh basil or a few sprigs of rosemary give the jug a different character if mint isn’t available.
Turn it into a cocktail base — the jug works as a mixer with white rum or gin if you’re making it for adults at a sundowner.
Questions You Might Have
How long does this keep in the fridge?
A day, covered. The pomegranate seeds and ginger keep contributing flavour the longer it sits, though the texture is best within the first few hours while the ice hasn’t fully melted.
Can I make this without fresh pomegranate?
Pre-packaged pomegranate arils, sold in tubs at most major supermarkets, work just as well and save the bashing step. Use about a cup for this quantity.
Is this very sweet?
No — there’s no added sugar in the recipe. The sweetness comes from the pomegranate itself, balanced by the lime, so it reads as refreshing rather than sugary.
Can I scale this up for a crowd?
Yes — the proportions scale directly. Two pomegranates, double the ginger, two tablespoons of Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice, and 2 litres of water makes a generous jug for a bigger gathering.
Where can I buy Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice?
Wilson’s Ginger Flavoured Lime Juice is available online at oliveoil.co.za and at leading retailers across South Africa.
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