Pomegranate Martini
Pomegranate Martini mixes vodka, orange liqueur, and pomegranate juice with lemon juice for a bright, tart cocktail. Served chilled in glasses rimmed with gold sanding sugar and garnished with pomegranate seeds, lemon twists, and rosemary, this drink blends fruity sweetness with citrus and herbaceous notes. It's an elegant choice for a special gathering or a festive occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vodka 16 ounces
- 1 cup orange liqueur such as Cointreau, 8 ounces
- 1 cup pomegranate juice 8 ounces
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- lemon juice of 1
- lemon peel twists
- rosemary sprigs
- sanding sugar optional, gold
Instructions
- Combine the vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice in a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to use. Dip the rims of the martini glasses in a shallow bowl with ¼ inch of water then roll the rims in gold sugar. Fill martini glasses with pomegranate mixture, a tablespoon of pomegranate seeds, lemon twists, and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve over ice if desired.
Notes
- Chill the cocktail mixture ahead for best flavor and temperature.
- Rim glasses with water before gold sanding sugar for sparkle and sweetness.
- Add fresh lemon twists and rosemary sprigs for garnish and enhanced aroma.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.