Gin Mint Cocktail with Pomegranate

Name: Gin Mint Cocktail with Pomegranate
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 360 ml gin; 1.8 L tonic; seeds from one pomegranate; 6 thick strips of orange rind; 6 Fresh mint sprigs; ice

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Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6
Calories
161 kcal
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Australian

Gin Mint Cocktail with Pomegranate

Zara Shaw

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Gin Mint Cocktail with Pomegranate - this a fresh, citrus take on a gin cocktail using fresh mint, pomegranate and orange zest. A gorgeous party cocktail!

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Ingredients

Servings

360 ml gin
1.8 L tonic I used diet tonic
seeds from one pomegranate
6 thick strips of orange rind
6 Fresh mint sprigs
ice

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Instructions

Remove the seeds from the pomegranate by cutting it in half, then holding it over a large bowl and giving it a firm smack with a wooden spoon or the flat side of a meat mallet (tenderiser) to release the seeds.
Lightly crush some of the seeds with the back of a spoon to release their juice.
Add pomegranate seeds and juice to a large jug, then add mint leaves and thick strips of orange zest.
Add gin, ice cubes and top with tonic.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
When removing the seeds from the pomegranate please don't skip the part about putting it over a large bowl, it will splatter a lot!
You could give the pomegranate halves a bash with anything you like really, but something a bit more solid like a sturdy wooden spoon or meat mallet will work better.
You will want to rinse your hands as soon as you are finished removing the pomegranate seeds as the juice can stain your skin. If you have sensitive skin I suggest wearing gloves.
If you can't buy a fresh pomegranate, you can buy the seeds alone in some supermarkets.
I use a vegetable peeler to make the thick strips of orange rind. You want to have as little of the white pith on the rind as you can as it tastes bitter.
I like to keep this cocktail as cold as I can. I do this by refrigerating the gin as well as the tonic, and then adding it in cold.
The recipe ingredients make a pitcher or jug of this pomegranate mint cocktail to serve 6. You could easily scale the recipe down though to make individual cocktails.
Garnish with another sprig of mint if you like, or a slice of orange.