Pomegranate Cinnamon Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Pomegranate cinnamon water is fruit-and-spice-infused water that takes 2 hours 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups. It adds a warming spice note to pomegranate infused water.

What is pomegranate cinnamon water?

Pomegranate cinnamon water is made by steeping pomegranate arils and cinnamon in cold water, then straining the mixture if you prefer a smoother drink. The arils are the juicy, edible red pieces surrounding the seeds inside a pomegranate.

The result is gently flavored rather than as intense as pomegranate juice. Its color and tartness depend on the fruit and on whether you leave the arils whole or lightly press them.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

This recipe uses about 1 cup of pomegranate arils and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon per 1,000 ml of water. That makes approximately four 1-cup servings, though the final volume can vary slightly after straining.

Water: 1,000 ml (about 4¼ US cups), cold
Pomegranate arils: 150 g (about 1 cup)
Ground cinnamon: 2.6 g (1 teaspoon, or about 1/48 cup)

Use plain drinking water and unsweetened arils. You can remove the arils from a fresh pomegranate or use ready-to-eat arils; check the package for any handling instructions.

Ground cinnamon is easy to measure but does not dissolve completely. If you prefer a clearer drink, use a whole cinnamon stick instead, as described in the variations below.

How do you make pomegranate cinnamon water?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerated steeping time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 cups

Rinse the pomegranate arils under cool running water and place them in a clean pitcher.
Add the ground cinnamon and cold water. Stir to disperse the spice.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, steep for up to 4 hours.
Stir again, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you want to remove the arils and some of the cinnamon particles.
Pour into glasses and serve chilled. Stir before each serving if cinnamon has settled at the bottom.

For another combination after making this batch, use the ai infused water generator.

Why do pomegranate and cinnamon pair well?

Pomegranate brings tart, fruity flavor, while cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic note. The combination tastes different from plain cinnamon water without requiring added sugar.

Pomegranate arils contain fiber and other nutrients, but an infusion should not be assumed to contain the same amounts as the whole fruit. If you eat the arils rather than strain and discard them, you also consume the fruit itself. Ground cinnamon can remain suspended or settle, so the texture will be less clear than water infused with a whole stick.

The main established benefit of this drink is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste; sweat removes only trace amounts. There is no evidence that this particular drink cleanses the body or has a special detoxifying effect.

How should you store pomegranate cinnamon water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated throughout steeping and storage. For the best flavor, drink the water within 24 hours of making it; discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes slimy, sour-smelling or unexpectedly cloudy.

Some visible cinnamon particles are normal when using ground spice. Do not leave the infused water at room temperature for more than a few hours. Straining out the fruit after steeping can make the drink easier to pour, but it does not replace refrigeration.

How can you vary pomegranate cinnamon water?

Use a cinnamon stick

Replace the ground cinnamon with 1 whole cinnamon stick. Steep it with the arils for 2–4 hours in the refrigerator, then remove it when the flavor suits you. This version avoids the fine sediment left by ground cinnamon.

Adjust the fruit flavor

Leave the arils whole for a gentler infusion, or press a few lightly before adding the water for a fruitier taste and deeper color. Pressing releases more juice, so the drink will differ from a lightly steeped infusion and may contain more of the fruit's calories.

Serve it your way

Strain the finished water for a smoother drink, or leave the arils in the pitcher and stir before pouring. Serve it cold without sweetener so the tart fruit and cinnamon remain the main flavors.