Pomegranate Martini. Stir or Shaken?
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Pomegranate Martini. Stir or Shaken?
Description
The Pomegranate Martini mixes freshly squeezed lemon juice, pomegranate juice, vodka, and a homemade simple syrup made by simmering equal parts water and sugar until dissolved, then chilled. The cocktail mixture is stirred well and refrigerated until cold. Before serving, it is either shaken or stirred with crushed ice and strained into a martini glass without ice, maintaining clarity.
The garnishes of mint sprigs and fine lemon peel strips add a refreshing fragrance and a visual appeal, complementing the bright red color of the cocktail. The drink delivers tart and sweet flavors with the smooth kick from vodka, suitable for social occasions and cocktail lovers interested in a fruity yet classic style martini.
Ingredients
- 3 lemon squeezed, plural
- 3 cups pomegranate juice
- 2.5 cups vodka
- 1 cup simple syrup
- lemon peel strips
- mint spring
- ice crushed
- pomegranate seeds if you have them on hand, are optional.
For Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
For Simple Syrup
- Bring sugar and water to a small pan and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Chill until ready to use.
For Martini
- In a large decanter add the pomegranate juice, vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. Stir well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a martini shaker add the crushed ice and ½ per glass of the martini mix. Shake well and pour the pomegranate mix into a martini glass, with no ice.Add the spring of mint and the fine lemon’s strips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17.2mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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