Pomegranate Martini
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Pomegranate Martini
Description
This Pomegranate Martini blends citrus-flavored vodka and Cointreau (or similar orange liqueur) with pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, and optionally orange blossom water. The ingredients are combined over ice in a shaker and shaken until well chilled. Pomegranate seeds are placed in the martini glass before straining the cocktail over them, adding visual appeal and bursts of texture.
The mocktail version uses pomegranate juice, agave syrup, lime juice, and optional orange blossom water shaken with ice, then topped with orange-flavored sparkling water. This provides a similarly vibrant and citrusy beverage without alcohol.
Essential tools include a cocktail shaker, measuring jigger, and a martini glass. The cocktail's balance of tart pomegranate and lime with sweet orange liqueur creates a refreshing and festive drink suitable for social occasions or an elegant aperitif.
Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka orange or mandarin preferred, citrus flavored
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau (you may substitute another orange liqueur like Triple Sec)
- 1/4 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/8 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)
- 6-8 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
Mocktail Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 ounce agave syrup
- 1/2 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)
- 6-8 ice cubes
- 1/4 cup sparkling water example - La Croix orange, Perrier L'Orange, etc, with orange essence
Instructions
- To Make Cocktail:Place all ingredients except for pomegranate seeds into a cocktail shaker along with ice cubes. Cover shaker and shake vigorously for a few seconds until well chilled. Scoop pomegranate seeds into the bottom of a martini glass. Strain cocktail into the martini glass and serve.To Make Mocktail:Place all ingredients except for the sparkling water and pomegranate seeds into a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes. Cover shaker and shake vigorously for a few seconds until well chilled. Scoop pomegranate seeds into the bottom of a martini glass. Strain mocktail into the martini glass. Top off the mocktail with orange sparkling water. Serve.
Notes
- A cocktail shaker and a measuring jigger are recommended to prepare this drink accurately.
- Use kosher-certified vodka and mixers when kosher preparation is required.
- Cointreau or similar orange liqueurs like Triple Sec may be used; Cointreau's kosher certification varies by location.
- POM Wonderful pomegranate juice works well for this recipe.
- The nutritional info provided applies to the cocktail version only.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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