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Pomegranate Martini
5 from 24 votes

Pomegranate Martini

The Pomegranate Martini is a cocktail featuring vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and pomegranate juice, shaken and served with pomegranate seeds for garnish. An optional orange blossom water adds subtle aroma. A mocktail version replaces alcohol with agave syrup and sparkling water for a refreshing alcohol-free drink.

Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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

Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 168mg (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin C 3.6mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% 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.