5 from 20 votes
Pomegranate Martini
The Pomegranate Martini mixes vodka, Cointreau (or other orange liqueur), fresh pomegranate juice, and lemon juice into a chilled, shaken cocktail. The drink offers a balance of citrus brightness, sweet-tart pomegranate flavor, and the clean warmth of vodka. Shaking with ice chills the drink thoroughly without diluting it excessively, and garnishing with lemon peel adds a fragrant touch. This cocktail suits occasions where a vibrant, fruity martini is desired.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
263 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American, British
Ingredients
- 2 fluid ounces vodka citron can be used
- 1 fluid ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 2 fluid ounces pomegranate juice fresh or bottled
- ½ fluid ounce lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Add ice to cocktail shaker.
- Pour 2 fluid ounces vodka, 1 fluid ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur, 2 fluid ounces pomegranate juice, 1/2 fluid ounce lemon juice.
- Shake well, pour, then garnish with lemon peel and enjoy!
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Notes
- Chill martini glasses in the freezer before serving to keep the cocktail cold longer.
- Adjust vodka amounts to control the strength of the cocktail as desired.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a jar with a tight lid and strain through a mesh strainer.
- Avoid using crushed ice in the shaker to prevent quick melting and dilution.
- Try garnishing with fresh herbs like mint, rosemary, or thyme for added botanical flavor.
- Substitute Cointreau with other orange liqueurs like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier if needed.
- Use fresh lemon juice, rolling the lemon on the counter beforehand to extract more juice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
151mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.