Gin Mint Cocktail with Pomegranate
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
161 kcal
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Cuisine
Australian
Gin Mint Cocktail with Pomegranate
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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
- 360 ml gin
- 1.8 L tonic water I used diet tonic
- pomegranate seeds
- 6 orange rind thick strips
- 6 mint fresh, sprigs
- ice
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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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